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LG Monitors Install McAfee Software Unwantedly on Windows PCs

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LG monitors are reportedly installing McAfee software and other applications on Windows PCs without explicit user consent. This issue, highlighted by Gamers Nexus and reported by The Verge, occurs when users connect new LG UltraGear monitors, leading to automatic driver updates and the silent installation of unwanted software. The affected models include the LG 34GX900A-B, and the process appears to be facilitated by Windows Update and LG's own update mechanisms. AI

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LG Monitors Install McAfee Software Unwantedly on Windows PCs

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads A video from Gamers Nexus explains how, after connecting a new LG UltraGear monito

    📰 LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads A video from Gamers Nexus explains how, after connecting a new LG UltraGear monitor to a PC running Windows 11 for the first time, Windows Update is silently installing LG driver updates and the LG... 📰…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/lg-monitors-mcafee-adware-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads This LG 34GX900A-B is one of the monitors found auto-installing LG’s app on users’ P

    LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads This LG 34GX900A-B is one of the monitors found auto-installing LG’s app on users’ PCs. | Image: LG A video from Gamers Nexus explains how, after connecting a new LG UltraGear monitor to a PC running Wind…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/lg-monitors-mcafee-adware-…

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