Compile then test with Proteus?

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Can i compile these without a programmer in place and "test"them in proteus sim first or not

sorry if its a stupid question. but after a year of trying and over 50 pics later i am about to bin the lot and take up golf (with is even more boring than spending hours writing something only to blow a chip)

I think "golf" might be a little extreme, now go paint the kitchen so you can watch the paint dry , and then come back and ask for help (with the PICs, NOT the painting), and WELCOME TO THE FORUM !