> One other thing the OP can check is the USB root hub's power settings,
> in win2k there's an extra pane in one of the USB devices that says:
> allow windows to turn off this device to save power. Make sure that's
> not selected.

I'll take a look at this when I get to work Monday. However, the ICD2 power 
LED is still On when the MCLR is at 1.7Vdc - I assume that the USB device 
(ICD2) still has power. 

> If that's not it then it's possible the OP has a bad ICD2. To the
> original OP, does it ALWAYS happen? TTYL

Yes, always happens. If I intend to run my code longer than a few minutes I 
disconnect the ICD2. If I leave it connected I can expect MCLR to go to 
1.7Vdc within 5 to 15 minutes. Wierd huh?

I don't remember if I mentioned this... If I leave the ICD2 connected and 
wait for MCLR to go to 1.7Vdc... then disconnect the ICD2 cable from my 
device... MCLR pops back up to 5Vdc and the PIC runs... If I then reconnect 
the ICD2 cable MCLR goes to 1.7Vdc after about 10 minutes.

-Mark


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