The MPLAB X IDE installer contains a preinstaller that will place USB device drivers for supported hardware tools onto your system. After MPLAB X IDE installation, when a hardware tool is plugged into the computer, the operating system (OS) should associate the driver with the tool (i.e., finish the driver installation). However, additional steps may be needed for correct association, for some OSs and tools.
USB Driver Installation for macOS® or Linux® OS
If you are planning to install MPLAB X IDE on a Mac or Linux computer, no additional steps are needed.
USB Driver Installation for Windows® OS
If you are planning to install MPLAB X IDE on a personal computer that uses the Windows operating system, follow the instructions below.
The table below shows which tools are affected and which are not.
| Instructions apply to these tools | You do not need to do anything for these tools |
|---|---|
| MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator | PICkit 2 or PICkit 3 in-circuit debugger |
| MPLAB ICD 3, MPLAB ICD 4, or MPLAB PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger | Other MPLAB Starter Kits |
| MPLAB PM3 device programmer | |
| PIC32 Starter Kit |
Complete the instructions in the following sections to determine your installation method.