Are you using a dev kit to develop or using the client board? This is a pretty salient piece of information. If you don't have a dev kit, order one immediately

Are you using a dev kit to develop or using the client board? This is a pretty salient piece of information. If you don't have a dev kit, order one immediately. Microchip's kits are pretty cheap- make sure to get the in circuit debugger too if you don't already have one.