If you are using a USB-based programmer (e.g., a clone of the PICkit2 or a simple CH340 board):
: Insert your chip into the correct slot (24 series or 25 series) or use a SOP8 clip for in-circuit programming. Ensure the orientation matches the markings on the programmer.
Since the software is distributed as a .zip or .7z archive, extract the contents to a dedicated folder on your PC. :