3.3.2 If MPLAB IDE v8 is NOT Installed on Your System

You do not need to do anything; the USB drivers will be preinstalled when MPLAB X IDE is installed. Once you plug your tool into a computer USB port, a New Hardware Found notification should appear. Then, either the install will proceed automatically or you will have to follow a wizard and choose to Automatically select driver. However, if either procedure fails to install the drivers (associate the preinstalled driver with your tool), you will need to install/associate the drivers manually. For instructions and driver locations, see 3.3.3.4  If You Need to Manually Switch the Drivers.