I too, am fairly new at this.

I also use the PICKIT2... You can change the configuration bits manually just before programming.

(now, this may not work with your existing work flow. If you are set up to compile and burn the chip you will need to figure out how to just compile and then manually load the .hex file in the pickit2 program window)

Then after you load the hex file BUT before you click the "write" button... look up and find the link labeled "Configuration". (just under the HELP dropdown) By clicking this link you can then change bit 5 from 1 to a 0 and then burn you chip. (you must do this each and every time you burn the chip. This way you have manual control of all the configuration bits (fuses) until you figure out how to include the correct statement in your program. (see page 84 of the 12F683 .pdf)

Hope this helps
Dwight