Launching the MPLAB IPE Application

After installing the software, double-click the MPLAB IPE application icon located on the desktop. The MPLAB IPE main window opens. If you need to have multiple instances of the IPE available, refer to the MPLAB X IDE help. Open MPLAB X IDE, go to Help>Tool Help Contents>MPLAB X IDE Help and navigate to the “Before You Begin” section, then “Launch Multiple Instances of the IDE.” Follow the instructions and apply to the IPE.