Navigate to the Microchip fully-supported archive or historical downloads page. Step 2: Select your version
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Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10 (with compatibility tweaks) 8-bit AVR (ATmega, ATtiny, AT90) Native Language AVR Assembly C/C++ Support
Right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator." Free evaluation version available with a 2KB code limit
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If you are referring to the deep debugging protocol (used on devices like the AVR32), you need the AVR32 Software Framework. Windows 10/11 may block the old USB drivers
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