All of a sudden, now I'm getting this message. Read where it may be an issue with USB voltage? BUT it did work fine.
I've been using the usb port for power and choosing 4.875v (which always worked) (5v didn't)

Any insight on this problem? Disconnected it -- switched ports -- all that and nothing.

Is there any sort of external supply that I can power the pickit with using the micro usb that will still let the data pass through? like an inline supply or something? thanks

pickit 3 connects, does an erase and read -- just wont program. always something. just when I think I have the code right.