> > Yes. > > You cannot get two instances of MPLAB to run. > "Lock violation". > > You can't even get two different versions to INSTALL. > They stomp on each others registry entries. (5 vs 6 since I wanted ICD and ICD2 > at the same time). > I use a dual monitor system and I can put MPLAB v5.70 on one monitor MPLAB v7.31 on the other. This doesn't serve any useful purpose but I tried it just to see if it would work and it does. My dual monitor system works very well for debugging using MPLAB v7.31 CR -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist