Unfortunately I don't have it with me. When I get home I will put it up.

I'm curious if there are any events during startup which could influence my code to jump past the first loop that is waiting for the buttonpress.

Also my question about ansel = 0 and whether that makes the analog pins digital still stands.

Also the fixes I tried with power supply, and the questions about the MCLR pin are still bothering me.

As I say, I don't actually think it's the code that is the problem. I feel it's more of an odd hardware issue with the 16f88. I realize this is a pbp forum, but other people have had trouble with the 16f88 that are similar to mine, and I thought some people here may have already faced this one down.

My code size is small enough for the chip as well. Something like 500 words.