Why not use the PICkit 2 programmer to go function. Just push a button, the hex file is loaded to a chip. No PC, or any set up required. Check with my web site: http://www.auelectronics.com/System-PICkit2.htm And here is the tutorial: http://www.auelectronics.com/UserManual-PICKit2ProgrammerToGo.htm There are two you-tube video showing how "easy" it would be. Funny N. Au Group Electronics, New Bedford, MA, http://www.AuElectronics.com ----- Original Message ---- From: Matthew Rhys-Roberts To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:23:55 AM Subject: Quickest way to get an ICD-2 to program a PIC I'm looking for the most direct way of blowing established PIC code (I guess it's the .HEX file) into any particular PIC, using a straight WinPC and an ICD-2 programmer, so that the operator of this procedure doesn't have to worry about opening projects, compiling etc. All suggestions gratefully appreciated. Matt Rhys-Roberts -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist