7.1.1 Corrupted/Outdated Installation Errors

Failed to download firmware

If the hex file exists:

  • Reconnect and try again.
  • If this does not work, the file may be corrupted. Reinstall MPLAB X IDE.

If the hex file does not exist:

  • Reinstall MPLAB X IDE.

Unable to download debug executive

If you receive this error while attempting to debug:

  1. Deselect the debugger as the debug tool.
  2. Close your project and then close MPLAB X IDE.
  3. Restart MPLAB X IDE and reopen your project.
  4. Reselect the debugger as the debug tool and try to program the target device again.

Unable to download program executive

If you receive this error while attempting to program:

  1. Deselect the debugger as the programmer.
  2. Close your project and then close MPLAB X IDE.
  3. Restart MPLAB X IDE and reopen your project.
  4. Reselect the debugger as the programmer and try to program the target device again.

If these actions fail to fix the problem, see Corrupted Installation Actions.