what can I use to type and compile my code?

[naruto1u]

well basically im just starting c++ at university. I want to work on my projects off campus but I dont know what software to use. i cant access the programs we use on campus at home.(putty) so I want to know what programs i need. Im using visual studio but i keep getting errors where there isn't errors

[kbw]

but i keep getting errors where there isn't errors

Visual Studio is pretty good. Perhaps if you posted an example of where you think it's wrong, someone can take a look.

As you're running Windows, you can install cygwin. That'll provide a Linux-like environment with the latest versions some open software, like GCC, SSH, ...

[MiiNiPaa]

Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition 
Code::Blocks if you do not mind to spend an hour properly configuring it

.i keep getting errors where there isn't errors

That means you did something wrong. No IDE is safe from user mistake.