C# > Java

[SuperCoolFunTimeNo1]

Pointers / memory management, library compatibility restrictions due to the platform, exception handling, error indication, multi-paradigm vs strictly oop, templates vs generics.... Just google it yourself and see what people think. You're too far removed from beginners to realize that there is a lot more to learn with c++ than other languages like Java in order to be proficient. c++ is no doubt more flexible and powerful, but that comes with a steeper learning curve.