Microchip Studio not showing ATATMEL-ICE

Question

I have Microchip studio 7.02594 and unable to use ATATMEL-ICE since is not showing under device programming.

I got below error when start microchip studio.

Below is my device manager

I have tries to reinstall drive using zadig. Change driver to all below options:

1. WinUSB
2. LibusbK
3. Lilusb-win32
4. WinUSB(Microsoft)

Non is working.

I also try the ATATMEL-ICE on another computer and is fully functioning.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Answer 1

In Microchip Studio, try opening Tools -> Options -> Debugger -> Backend Agent, and uncheck Start Local Backend.

Now repeat, but re-check the same option.

I've experienced loss of connection/crashes during debug sessions maybe a few times a year resulting in the ICE not appearing, and restarting the backend agent always makes it re-appear.

Answer 2

For my case I have found a solution. The reason was probably a Windows update. After installing two additional Intel USB drivers at "Windows Updates"/ "Optional Updates" / "Driver Updates" the communication with my Atmel ICE worked again. Maybe this helps one or the other.