I actually do that now and then with an ICE2000 and an ICD2. You have to load a project (workspace whatever they call it) before you start MPLAB #2. PerL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Rolf" > > You cannot get two instances of MPLAB to run. > "Lock violation". -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist