avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

Please do this:

  • File > Preferences > Show verbose output during: > compilation (uncheck) > upload (check) > OK
  • Sketch > Upload
  • After the upload fails you'll see a button on the right side of the orange bar "Copy error messages". Click that button.
  • Paste the error messages in a reply here USING CODE TAGS (</> button on the forum toolbar).

Please post a link to where you bought the Arduino Starter Kit from. There are several products being sold under this name and we need to know which board you're using.