Vista 64 bit OS Compiling

[skorp]

I been learning how to program PICs such as the P16F84A in school lately and been really enjoying it. We have Windows XP and use CDlite and PBC 1.45 currently and the software works fine.

I wanted to expand and decided to purchase what I needed to learn away from school since this is my final semester. I bought the Melabs U2 Programmer and am using PicBasic Compiler. Problem is I use Vista 64 bit at home. The programmer works fine and can read and write to the PICs. I just cannot compile with the current version of PicBasic. I get compatiablity error and am asked to get a 64 bit version. I have tried different compatiability modes but I don't think that will help since its 16bit.

Anyone know of a work-a-round other than installing WinXP? Is there a newer version of a PIC compiler out there? Also looking to set up assembly and C++ compiling too.

[mackrackit]

Try MPLAB for an IDE. I think it will work for you.
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=SW007002
Then set up PBC as the language suite.
http://www.microengineeringlabs.com/support/mplab.htm
Not sure if the above step is necessary with the latest MPLAB.

[skorp]

I am unable to get PBC to show up in the lanuage suite. I have tried registering it and running the PBC patch but I don't think it will support the OS. Looks like the assembler will work fine.

[mister_e]

Well, i don't have and i don't want Vista for now, but i would suggest you to contact Melabs Tech-Support. Sure they know something about that.

[email protected]

EDIT:

Next, download the following plugins zip file and extract its contents into your PBP installation folder. The path is usually "C:\PBP". Once extracted, run the file "PBregister.bat" (Start - Run - C:\PBP\PBregister.bat). (WINDOWS VISTA users may need to right-click the bat file in My Computer or Windows Explorer and select "Run As Administrator".

Restart MPLAB for the changes to take effect.

[skorp]

Sent an email to them asking for a solution. Hopefully they don't say "Get another OS"

If they send me a response, I will post it here.

[mister_e]

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