> > (And MPLAB Watch still seems reluctant to show PCLATH value)
>
> Some of the special function registers can only be viewed in the
> special function register window.  This is separate from the watch
> windows.

That's true, although zero values are shown for PCLATH/PCLATU
in the SFR window more often than not too. Now and then any SFR
value in the Watch window is replaced with the text "Restricted
memory". Rebooting or resetting or reconfiguring makes it work
properly sometimes. Just one of those MPLAB minor buggy things
sent to try us. Fortunately it does seem to be OK with RAM, Status,
W and the more commonly used SFRs so debugging isn't a total
guessing game

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