Upgraded Version ICKIT2 is inexpensive PIC development tools. KIT2 is a good choice for beginners. The original firmware , can be assured by the MPLAB IDE download the algorithm, upgrade FW.
Support for PICKIT2 IC, can be viewed MPLAB IDE v8.56 software.
Open the software, configure- select device PICKIT2 support in front of the green light.
Support the IC is less than KIT3/ICD2, stability is better than ICD2, also off-line batch programming.