About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'headache' on WindowsForum.com often use the term figuratively to describe frustrating technical issues. Common topics include dual monitor setup problems where Windows incorrectly assigns monitor numbers, causing confusion. Users also report headaches from Windows installation errors, such as MBR/GPT partition mismatches during clean installs. Monitor flicker, sometimes linked to hardware or environmental factors like cold rooms, is another source of frustration. Additionally, canceled Windows 10 Mobile builds and IPv6 configuration difficulties are described as headaches. While some posts use 'headache' literally in off-topic contexts, the tag primarily captures user exasperation with Windows-related troubleshooting.
  1. whoosh

    ART Feeling Bored With A Pain In The Head

    :razz:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • absurd humor absurd image boredom cartoonish concept art curly hair hair hair sculpture headache illustration jackhammer meme metaphor micro worker miniature figures surreal art surrealism tiny worker
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. R

    Windows 10 How to Set Main Monitor as Monitor 1 When Using Dual Displays

    Hello. So when I connect only my TV as intended 1. monitor, everything is fine. As soon as I connect a 2. monitor (actual PC monitor), windows detects the 2. one as monitor number 1, even when I set the actual first one as my main monitor. I have no idea how to fix that and my patience with...
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Underneath Your Hat

    Only works if you retain your head :headache:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • hat riddle headache video puzzle youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. R

    Windows 7 Please help! :-(

    Ugghhh... I have a headache. I am trying a clean install of Windows 7, having upgraded to Windows 10, but experience some annoying bugs. Anyway, I bought a new PC without an operating system, then an OEM copy of Windows 7 :-/ So, after attempting this clean install, I got to the stage after...
    • RainWIzard24
    • Thread
    • bugs clean install computer error formatting gpt headache help installation mbr new computer oem partition support system reserved troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. RingAnimated

    Windows 7 Constant Monitor Flicker. Would a cold room be the culprit.

    I always try to keep my room cold in the summer (i am a winter person). But ive noticed my monitor flicker is worse then and not as bad other times. Is blasting AC the problem? I have a NVIDIA 550 Ti 1GB card with monitors hooked up through VGA to DVI adapters. Asking a YouTube Computer Master...
  6. cybercore

    Knife removed from man's head after 4 years

    A Chinese man who suffered headaches for four years was found to have a knife embedded in his skull. He says he didn't know it was there and previous medical examinations failed to discover it. More Link Removed due to 404 Error
    • cybercore
    • Thread
    • china discovery examination headache health injury knife medical skull surgery
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  7. M

    Windows 7 Text is multicolored, blurry

    attatched is a screenshot blown up a bit showing what i mean. on the same machine with vista/xp text appears normal. please be clear, this is NOT a clear type issue, this is on both my monitors, and this is a screenshot :) i have ran clear type multiple times, and tried it different ways. i...
    • mrzzz
    • Thread
    • blurry cleartype display graphics headache monitor multicolored screen screenshots smoothing suggestions text issues troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support