So I'm in a low level computer science class, and for the compiler, they are using a program called Geavy with MinGW.
Now I've been able to get the program installed successfully, and when I run the "g++ --version" test, it works just fine. But it's when I try to compile a program that it starts to act up.
It will compile, but it takes a long time (10+ seconds for something that compiles instantly on the school computers). I know this is not an issue with my hardware, because frankly its several times more powerful that the computers we use for class.
So after I get it compiled, I try to execute a program and it just loads the black box blank, then freezes the program and have to close out.

Any help on this would be amazing.

Also, if someone would be able to help me setup pocketcpp with npp, that would be nice too. I have it installed and all, but when i try to run the .bat file, all it says is "access is denied" then autoclosed quickly.
I am running both the .bat file and npp in administrator mode.

If you have any questions feel free to ask, or pm me to add me on Skype or something if that will be easier.

When I started programming i struggled with the same things. Honestly I suggest downloading a verison of linux. You can either run it in a vm or else dual boot. I spent way more time trying to configure stuff and should have just got linux way sooner.

This made me giggle at you for some reason...

I mean....when my professors tell me to use stuff outside the norm, I usually ask for a reason why.

Have you actually asked the professor or other students if they have similar problems? IS there a reason he wants to use those things?

That would be your best bet as far as figuring this out.