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Click on Chip Select in the Micropro software and choose your exact PIC model (e.g., PIC16F877A). The software interface will display a visual diagram showing exactly how to position the chip in the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket.
Look for the Prolific USB-to-Serial Driver v1.7.0 or a Vista-compatible driver.
To bypass the "Device cannot start (Code 10)" error in Windows 10 Device Manager, you must install Prolific driver version (compiled in 2008) or version 3.2.0.0 . Installation Steps: Disconnect your K150 programmer from the PC. k150 pic programmer software windows 10
Getting the K150 working on Windows 10 requires patience, but it's a rewarding process that saves you from investing in a more expensive programmer. The key is the correct older driver and software configuration.
Even after installation, Windows might still pick a wrong driver. You need to force the correct one. Click on Chip Select in the Micropro software
Click . Select the version from 2007 (v3.2.0.0) and click Next .
Before placing your PIC into the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, look at the graphical pinout indicator inside the Micropro software interface. To bypass the "Device cannot start (Code 10)"
Use the device selection dropdown in the software to pick the exact model number of your PIC (e.g., PIC16F877A, PIC12F675, PIC16F628A).