Just to be clear, I was referring to 9324-RL0100ENE, RSLogix 500 Starter, I am able to program the Micrologix 1000/1200/1500 as well as the SLC500 series. It sounds like you have 9324-RL050ENE, the free version when you say "Micrologix 1000 10PT Starter Pac Toolkit Software". This package only works with the 1761-L10 series, that's why its free. The Micrologix interface is typically DF1 via the serial port on the computer, if you do not have a serial port I've been told some USB convertors will work...and some don't. Also make sure RSLinx is running and configured for your controller.