Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
Summary
LG has been installing an app called LG Monitor App Installer on Windows computers through updates linked to their monitors. This app showed pop-up ads for McAfee antivirus and other LG software without users’ permission. After complaints and a video report, Microsoft said LG agreed to stop showing McAfee ads through this app.Key Facts
- LG Monitor App Installer installs itself via Windows Update when updating LG monitor drivers.
- The app displayed pop-up ads promoting a free 30-day trial for McAfee antivirus and other LG software.
- Users did not receive any prompt or permission request before the app and ads appeared on their computers.
- Complaints about the ads surfaced on Reddit and were highlighted in a YouTube video by Gamers Nexus.
- Microsoft’s EVP for Windows and devices announced LG will disable McAfee pop-ups in the app.
- The app has been installing and showing ads for months, and some ads appeared on LG monitors purchased years ago.
- The app allows LG broad access to system resources and user data, which raises privacy concerns.
- LG Monitor App Installer is listed in the Microsoft Store and promotes installing apps supported by the monitor, including McAfee.
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