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LG responds to gaming monitor adware criticisms
LG has responded to criticism regarding its Monitor App Installer, which was found to promote third-party applications like McAfee without clear user consent. Following feedback and direct contact from Microsoft, LG has removed the McAfee pop-up, stating it was an optional prompt for a limited period in the US. The company will no longer recommend third-party applications and will give users the choice to install the companion app.
LG monitors are now reportedly sneaking adware onto your PC
LG monitors are reportedly installing adware onto users' PCs without consent, with the 'LG Monitor App Installer' displaying advertisements for products like McAfee. This issue has been observed on various LG UltraGear models and even older monitors following a Windows update, raising concerns about data collection and user privacy.
