> > I am using MPLAB 8.43 with ICD2 and programming a PIC 16F87. > > After programming in debug mode I get the message "ICD0083 Derbug. > > Unable to enter debug mode" >=20 > Similar happened to me too some years ago, same OS change, but I seem to > recall I was unable to even program let alone debug. From memory were no > 64 bit USB drivers available for the ICD2 and no plan to introduce them. = The > solution at the time was to purchase an ICD3, which works fine. This is an upgrade worth doing as the ICD3 is so much faster than an ICD2. = Also check out the upgrade offers at Microchip, recently they were doing a = 50% discount on trade in an ICD2 for an ICD3. Not sure if the offer is stil= l valid, but worth checking. >=20 > You might however try upgrading to MPLAB v8.92 which I think is the lates= t > (without switching to MPLAB X). I've always upgraded and used the latest > MPLAB available, and have had little to no problem with rebuilding older > projects. Yes 8.92 is last of that line without going to MPLAB-X. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .