In a new issue reported by LG UltraGear OLED owners running Windows 11, the monitors are installing unwanted software without permission. This includes the LG Monitor App Installer and McAfee antivirus.
This software does not just sit there quietly. It runs every time you start your computer and forces unwanted adverts onto your screen. Users across community forums have expressed significant frustration, as this behavior effectively turns a premium piece of hardware into an ad-delivery platform. Many buyers purchased these displays for gaming, not to deal with third-party security software that impacts system performance.
Most other manufacturers provide software as an optional download on their website, leaving the choice to install entirely with the owner. LG is essentially forcing a promotional partnership onto their customers' systems without any opt-in process.
You buy a screen for clear images, not for unwanted software running in the background. 💻
Clean your desktop, not your monitor.
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