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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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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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LG Monitors Automatically Install App with McAfee Ads on Windows 11