64-bit Windows is required for reasonable performance using MPLAB® X IDE. MPLAB X IDE can run on a 32-bit Windows installation, but will likely experience slower performance. It is recommended to update the operating system to 64-bit Windows prior to installing MPLAB X IDE.
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Download MPLAB® X Installer
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Run the Installer
Choose your operating system from the tabs below:
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Run Installer
Go to the location where you downloaded the installer. Unzip the downloaded file and run the installer:
MPLABX-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. Click Yes.
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Installation Options
By default, MPLAB® X IDE will be installed at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLABX or C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLABX as of v5.45. If you would prefer a different directory, click on the folder icon to the right of the text box and select the desired installation location.
If you don't have an internet connection, select No Proxy. Otherwise, select Use System Proxy Settings.
Click Next >.
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Select Applications
If you only want to install MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE, check or uncheck the appropriate boxes. Generally, you should install both programs.
Select the device families you want to be installed. Selecting only what you want makes the installation smaller. You can always run the installer again to add other device families or use the MPLAB Pack Manager to install a single device family pack.
Click Next >.
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Complete
Leave the box checked if you want to have your web browser opened to the Microchip MPLAB XC compiler download page to download a compiler for use with MPLAB X IDE.
Uncheck the box if you already have a compiler or want to download one later.
Click Finish.
Installation is complete. There will be icons for MPLAB X IDE and MPLAB IPE on the desktop. There will also be launchers in the Windows/Start menu under All Programs > Microchip > MPLAB X IDE.