1 Download MPLAB® XC8 Installer
Download the installer appropriate to your operating system.
2 Run the Installer
Choose your operating system from the tabs below:
1
Run Installer
Go to the location where you downloaded the installer. Unzip the downloaded file and run the installer:
xc8-vX.XX-windows-installer.exe.
Depending on your Windows security settings, you may get a window asking if you are sure you want to run this program. AnswerYes.
2
Setup
ClickNext >
3
Accept License Agreement
Click on the radio button next toI accept the agreement.
ClickNext >
4
Choose Installer
If you are installing the compiler for use on your machine only, click on the radio button next toInstall compiler.
If you have a network license and are installing on a server, click on the radio button next toInstall the Network License Server.
ClickNext >
5
Installation Type
If you selected a network license server, provide the name of the network license server.
ClickNext >
6
Installation Directory
Use the default installation location or choose a different one, if you prefer.
ClickNext >
7
Compiler Settings
- Apply settings to all users of this machine
- Leave checked or uncheck if required in your environment.
- Add xc8 to the PATH environment variable
- Not generally required unless you plan to use XC8 from the command line (terminal or script).
ClickNext >
8
Ready to Install Compiler
ClickNext >
9
Setup
Wait while the installer unpacks and installs all the files.
10
Licensing Information
ClickNext > if you:
- Have activated a license on a previous version of MPLAB XC8.
- Wish to use the free version of the compiler (some optimization features disabled).
Otherwise, choose to:
- Purchase a license (to receive an activation key that will unlock the Standard or Pro optimization features).
- Use the Pro evaluation version (reverts to free version after 60 days).
- Provide an activation key.
ClickNext >
11
Installation Complete
ClickFinish
1
Run Installer
You may need to make the file executable. In a terminal, go to the directory where you downloaded the installer and run the command:
chmod u+x xc8-vX.XX-linux-installer.run
Then asroot or usingsudo, run the installer:
sudo ./xc8-vX.XX-linux-installer.run
2
Setup
ClickNext >
3
Accept License Agreement
Click on the radio button next toI accept the agreement.
ClickNext >
4
Choose License Type
If you are installing the compiler for use on your machine only, click on the radio button next toInstall Compiler.
If you have a network license and are installing on a server, click on the radio button next toInstall the Network License Server.
ClickNext >
5
Network Installation
If you are not using a network license server, leave this unchecked. Otherwise, check the box and provide the name of the network license server.
ClickNext >
6
Installation Directory
Use the default installation location, or choose a different one if you prefer.
ClickNext >
7
Compiler Settings
- Apply settings to all users of this machine
- Leave checked or uncheck if required in your environment.
- Add xc8 to the PATH environment variable
- Not generally required unless you plan to use XC8 from the command line (terminal or script).
ClickNext >
8
Ready to Install Compiler
ClickNext >
9
Setup
Wait while the installer unpacks and installs all the files.
10
Licensing Information
If you:
- Have activated a license on a previous version of MPLAB xc8.
- Wish to use the free version of the compiler (some optimization features disabled).
simply clickNext >
Otherwise, choose to:
- Purchase a license (to receive an activation key that will unlock the Standard or Pro optimization features).
- Use the Pro evaluation version (reverts to free version after 60 days).
- Provide an activation key.
ClickNext >
11
Installation Complete
ClickFinish
1
Run Installer
Go to the location where you downloaded the installer. Double click on the downloaded file to unpack it and run the installer:xc8-vX.XX-osx.app.
You may get a warning message window. You can click onOpen to continue.
Your computer's login and password need to be entered if you have enabled that protection for new installations. If you don't have a password enabled you can just click onOK to continue.
2
Setup
ClickNext >
3
Accept License Agreement
Click on the radio button next toI accept the agreement.
ClickNext >
4
Choose License Type
If you are installing the compiler for use on your machine only, click on theFree radio button. SelectWorkstation if you have a workstation setup.
If you have a network license and are installing on a server, click on the radio button next toNetwork Client.
ClickNext >
5
Network License
If you are not using a network license server, provide the name of the network license server.
ClickNext >
6
Installation Directory
Use the default installation location, or choose a different one if you prefer.
ClickNext >
7
Compiler Settings
- Apply settings to all users of this machine
- Leave checked or uncheck if required in your environment.
- Add xc8 to the PATH environment variable
- Not generally required unless you plan to use XC8 from the command line (terminal or script).
ClickNext >
8
Ready to Install Compiler
ClickNext >
9
Setup
Wait while the installer unpacks and installs all the files.
10
Licensing Information
ClickNext > if you:
- Have activated a license on a previous version of MPLAB XC8.
- Wish to use the free version of the compiler (some optimization features disabled).
Otherwise, choose to:
- Purchase a license (to receive an activation key that will unlock the Standard or Pro optimization features).
- Use the Pro evaluation version (reverts to free version after 60 days).
- Provide an activation key.
Then, clickNext >
11
Installation Complete
ClickFinish
