I want to start using Allegro 5.0, but to do that I need to update my mingw32. As far as I can tell, when I downloaded codeblocks it came with mingw 4.4.1, but I want a later version, 4.7. I have googled how to install a new compiler, and I was unable to wade through the muck to get a cogent explanation of how to upgrade the compiler and have it work with codeblocks. I am new to this, and what I really need is either a dumbed down explanation or a link to a dumbe down explanation to replace my mingw 4.4.1 with 4.7 and have it work with codeblocks. Thank you, and sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum, I'll gladly move it if directed to.