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I recently had my ICD3 programmer stop working. I received a replacement today and before returning the old ICD3 wanted to test the new ICD3 out. I connected the new ICD3 to my PC and Windows XP Professional SP3 32-bit prompted me to install the drivers for the device. I selected the drivers located in the MPLAB IDE (v8.63) directory. When the installer reached the NcGen.sys file the computer hung up and I had to force the system to power down using the power button. Has anyone else had and resolved this issue with the Microchip ICD3?

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    \$\begingroup\$ Try contacting Microchip support. I've always found them very helpful. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Feb 25, 2011 at 22:25
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    \$\begingroup\$ You'd be better off on the Microchip specialist forum at microchip.com/forums/f49.aspx \$\endgroup\$
    – Martin
    Commented Feb 28, 2011 at 11:29
  • \$\begingroup\$ I've been in touch with Microchip support. They haven't resolved the issue yet. I figured I'd check here to see if anyone has had similar problems with the ICD3. \$\endgroup\$
    – mjh2007
    Commented Feb 28, 2011 at 13:49

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Boot up in Safe Mode, goto c:\windows\system32\driver and remove NcGen.sys Then connect the USB cable of ICD 3, install the driver then reboot your system. Now here you go!

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