Installing the MPLAB® XC8 Compiler

Choose your operating system from the tabs below:

1

Run Installer

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Go to the location where you downloaded the installer. Unzip the downloaded file and run the installer:
xc8-vX.XX-windows-installer.exe.

Depending on your Windows security settings, you may get a window asking if you are sure you want to run this program. Answer Yes.

2

Setup

Click Next >

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3

Accept License Agreement

Click on the radio button next to I accept the agreement.

Click Next >

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4

Choose Installer

If you are installing the compiler for use on your machine only, click on the radio button next to Install compiler.

If you have a network license and are installing on a server, click on the radio button next to Install the Network License Server.

Click Next >

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5

Installation Type

If you selected a network license server, provide the name of the network license server.

Click Next >

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6

Installation Directory

Use the default installation location or choose a different one, if you prefer.

Click Next >

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7

Compiler Settings

  • Apply settings to all users of this machine
    • Leave checked or uncheck if required in your environment.
  • Add xc8 to the PATH environment variable
    • Not generally required unless you plan to use XC8 from the command line (terminal or script).


Click Next >

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8

Ready to Install Compiler

Click Next >

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9

Setup

Wait while the installer unpacks and installs all the files.

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10

Licensing Information

Click Next > if you:

  • Have activated a license on a previous version of MPLAB XC8.
  • Wish to use the free version of the compiler (some optimization features disabled).


Otherwise, choose to:

  • Purchase a license (to receive an activation key that will unlock the Standard or Pro optimization features).
  • Use the Pro evaluation version (reverts to free version after 60 days).
  • Provide an activation key.


Click Next >

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11

Installation Complete

Click Finish

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