LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
The Verge·July 20, 2026
LG's UltraGear monitors have been found to auto-install the company's app on Windows PCs without user permission, silently installing driver updates and the LG Monitor App Installer through Windows Update. The app itself does not offer any special controls, instead directing users to other LG apps and McAfee antivirus software. Users have reported seeing large pop-up ads for McAfee and LG's own apps, with complaints dating back to 2024. The issue was recently highlighted by Gamers Nexus, which demonstrated the auto-installation process on a Windows 11 PC connected to an LG monitor.
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