MPLab-X seems to have its own set of problems with connections to ICDs etc.

It has also dropped off some of the older debug hardware, so you would need=
 to check the list of supported devices first before going that route.


> I suppose another option would be to try MPLAB-X though I am reluctant to=
 start climbing another learning curve.
> Or to try ICD3 though that is substantial investment for a hobbyist, espe=
cially when there is no certainty that it would work.

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