Install all updates on XP pro.
Install latest fitting inf-File from Intel for the chipset.

If you do not install inf-File from Intel, USB ports in the chipset will
not work correct.

Best Jens 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Axtell
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:11 PM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: [PIC] Latest On ICD2s _NOT_ working on Dell Office PCs
> 
> In spite of hundreds of false leads, the 9 Dell PCs with 
> WinXP Pro will not operate an ICD2 in any way. They WILL 
> operate an ICE2K emulator perfectly (parallel port).
> 
> My home PC (an emachine) works perfectly. In order to debug 
> some critical stuff, I have had to bring my home emachine to 
> work. All 4 ICD2s work perfectly on this machine (3 real ones 
> and a clone). It uses WinXP Home Edition.
> 
> I also have a PICKIT2 clone that doesn't work on anything.
> 
> --Bob A
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