> >> Thanks for the input folks. I am now making some progress. > > Now, not that *you* would care I guess, but I'm still not > sure what device you are using. Never mind... > I thought cutting and pasting this "Programming Target (3/01/2013 4:40:25 PM)PIC16F887 found (Rev 0x2)" from the output window in MPLAB would leave no doubt. The target chip is on the Pickit2 44-Pin Demo Board. I do feel a bit silly, and will try use more care from now on. Cheers Justin --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .