To get this specific version, you must use the Official Microchip Archive. MPLAB® Ecosystem Downloads Archive | Microchip Technology
Locate and download the installer for for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
Newer is not always better in embedded development. Developers specifically seek out version 5.35 for several critical reasons:
When you plug your portable drive into a new computer, the drive letter might change (from D: to E:, for example). Inside MPLAB X v5.35, go to Tools > Options > Embedded > Build Tools . Instead of absolute paths, ensure your toolchains point to the relative paths within your portable drive directory structure. Troubleshooting Common Portable Issues
There is no official "MPLAB X IDE v5.35 Portable." Downloading such a file from third-party sources poses significant security risks and technical limitations due to driver requirements. The recommended path is to utilize the official installer or deploy the official version within a Virtual Machine for portability.
is a legacy version (released circa 2019) of Microchip’s integrated development environment for PIC and AVR microcontrollers. No official portable version exists from Microchip Technology. Unofficial "portable" distributions carry significant security, stability, and licensing risks.
doesn't exist, users often create "portable-like" environments using the following methods: MPLAB® X (IDE) Downloads Archive - Microchip Technology
For 16-bit PIC and dsPIC digital signal controllers.
Open a as Administrator.
Even in portable mode, you cannot escape the NetBeans framework.
: You will also likely need the MPLAB XC Compilers (e.g., XC8, XC16, or XC32) to compile C code, as the IDE itself is primarily a management and debugging environment.
Use a file archiver tool like 7-Zip to extract the contents of the .exe file into a folder (e.g., C:\PortableApps\Microchip\MPLABX_v5.35 ).
If the above process seems too complex, consider these options:
