PIC Assembly Language Tutorials: #1.2 - PICkit3 Issues
In answer to some of the questions raised in response to part #1 - I present an alternative programmer for the PICkit3 to address issues with unreliable operation.
Get the PICkit3 standalone app here: http://www.microchip.com/development-tools/downloads-archive
Dave Jones reviews the PICkit3 - Yeah, this is 7 years old! https://youtu.be/LjfIS65mwn8
Dave Jones (and Dave2) have issues with the PICkit3 - https://youtu.be/vfmLu6XzBtw