Patrick,
The "release" folder can be left on your desktop
to contain only
greencoin-qt
qrc_bitcoin.cpp
you must go to this address with greencoinv2.conf
C:\Users\patrick\AppData\Roaming\GreenCoinV2
Then Open the wallet -->
help > debug window -> console
type "addnode 73.12.235.88 onetry" (no quotes)
Now you will surely succeed and many who meet this will solve.
I put a new image my greencoinv2.conf file is at the right location, my padlock unlock, as well as line typing on the console. Have I forgotten some things because I'm still offline?
https://www.noelshack.com/2017-36-2-1504647132-greecoin-2.jpg