[KenWittlief]

neither one of those files has a 'config' statement

the config statement tells the µC whether to use the internal clock, an external crystal, an external clock input, a watchdog timer, the brownout, which pins to put various special functions on, whether to use an external reset....

So your µC doesnt know whats what - try looking for default or example code on the MicroChip website - or read up on the config register for the chip you are using (in the spec sheet for the chip).

If your µC is doing nothing then most likely its looking for a clock input, or a reset signal that isnt there.

BTW- are you a member of a FIRST robotics team, or Vex team, or did you google Microchip and just happen to find this website?