A video from Gamers Nexus details how connecting a new LG UltraGear monitor to a Windows 11 PC results in the automatic installation of LG driver updates and the LG Monitor App Installer via Windows Update, without user notification. The app does not provide unique controls but directs users to LG's other applications and includes ads for McAfee antivirus. Reports of this issue date back to 2024, with recent user complaints surfacing on Reddit regarding the unexpected appearance of McAfee pop-up ads.
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LG Monitors Automatically Install App with McAfee Ads on Windows 11
Gamers Nexus has reported that connecting LG UltraGear monitors to Windows 11 PCs leads to the silent installation of LG's app and driver updates, which include ads for McAfee antivirus. This issue has been noted by users since 2024, with recent complaints highlighting the unsolicited nature of these pop-up ads.
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LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
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