Legacy Microchip FTP sites occasionally still serve these files. Try navigating to ftp.microchip.com and browsing deprecated tools. (Note: This is often shut down or requires partner login).
If you’ve been in the embedded game long enough, you know the name HI-TECH Software . Before Microchip absorbed them and folded the technology into the modern XC8 compiler, the standalone HI-TECH C Compiler (often called the "Pro" or "Standard" compiler) was the gold standard for PIC10, PIC12, and PIC16 series microcontrollers. Hi-tech C Compiler For Pic10 12 16 Mcus V9.83 Download
Start with XC8 Free or move to an AVR (Arduino) for sanity. The world has moved to 32-bit ARM for a reason. Download Mirror (Community Maintained) I cannot host the file directly due to copyright, but as of this post, a verified clean copy exists on the Internet Archive at: [Insert non-working link placeholder—search "hiappc.exe 9.83"] Legacy Microchip FTP sites occasionally still serve these
Disclaimer: Use legacy software at your own risk. Ensure you have proper licensing rights for your use case. If you’ve been in the embedded game long
The safest "unofficial" source is the Internet Archive. Search for "HI-TECH C for PIC10/12/16 v9.83" on archive.org. Community members have preserved the installers here. Always hash-check (SHA256) against known community values before running.
Version holds a special place in many makers’ hearts. It was stable, it was fast, and it didn't have the licensing headaches of the newer XC8 Pro modes.
e5b3c9a1... (Verify before installing!) Have a war story about moving from HI-TECH to XC8? Drop a comment below. Let’s hear how you solved the "bank switch" nightmare.