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1 Download MPLAB® XC8 Installer
Download the installer appropriate to your operating system.
2 Run the Installer
Choose your operating system from the tabs below:
1
Run Installer
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 >
3
Accept License Agreement
Click on the radio button next to I accept the agreement.
Click Next >
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 >
5
Installation Type
If you selected a network license server, provide the name of the network license server.
Click Next >
6
Installation Directory
Use the default installation location or choose a different one, if you prefer.
Click Next >
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 >
8
Ready to Install Compiler
Click Next >
9
Setup
Wait while the installer unpacks and installs all the files.
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 >
11
Installation Complete
Click Finish
