Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads
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Microsoft has intervened to halt LG monitors from displaying unsolicited McAfee trial pop-ups on Windows 11 PCs. LG has agreed to disable these pop-ups via its Monitor App Installer following user complaints about unwanted software installations. This action addresses a broader issue of manufacturers automatically installing apps, with Dell also reportedly shifting to an opt-in model for its software.
- Microsoft has pressured LG to stop McAfee trial pop-ups on Windows 11 PCs with LG monitors.
- LG has agreed to disable the pop-ups from its LG Monitor App Installer.
- The issue involved unsolicited installation of LG drivers and the LG Monitor App Installer via Windows driver updates.
- LG claimed McAfee is only installed with explicit user consent, a stance that appeared to miss the point of the user complaints.
- Dell has also moved to an opt-in installation process for its Alienware Command Center app.
- LG has also been noted for pushing ad notifications on its TVs.
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