2026-07-25T11:27:31.610624Z

Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/microsoft-responds-to-lg-monitors-installing-mcafee-ads-on-windows/?comments-page=1#comments

An LG UltraGear monitor on a white monitor

Ars TechnicaMicrosoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on WindowsApp is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.

2026-07-25T12:24:41.93986Z

ryper@ryper@lemmy.ca

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From the comments on the article:

Open Settings → System → About → Advanced system settings → Hardware tab → Device Installation Settings.

Select No to Automatically download manufacturer apps and icons.

2026-07-25T18:41:54Z

ascendings@ascendings@fedia.io

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Replying to @⁨ryper@lemmy.ca⁩

That's insane it's buried so deep in the settings. I get why, but that's terrible

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