What may be the cause? 
I know that everyone nowadays uses an IDE, but I find it easier to write my code in notepad++, compile it with a command prompt command, and execute it from there as well. 
That is, at least, true for Java and Python. 
I've attempted to figure out how to accomplish it in C++ but haven't come up with anything useful. 
Is there a compiler (similar to Java's JDK) that I can install and use the C++ equivalents of javac and java to run and build my code from CMD?
Please do not submit responses and comments touting how much superior IDEs are - I know they are. 
I'm simply used to doing things the old-fashioned way:D