| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | IPE crashes on launch | Corrupted device database | Reinstall IPE, or delete ~/.mplabx/5.50/var/DeviceCatalog.xml | | Programmer not detected | Windows driver signing | Boot into "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" or use zadig tool | | Verify fails at 0xXX | Loose programming connection | Check ICSP pins; reduce programming speed in Settings | | Scripting batch file error | Incorrect path to ipecmd | Use full path: "C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLABX\v5.50\mplab_platform\bin\ipecmd" |

Changing software versions mid-production can require re-validation of workflows.

: Includes IPECMD , a command-line interface for automating programming in automated test environments. System Requirements