Microsoft has intervened after LG monitors were found to be stealthily installing an app that displayed McAfee pop-up ads on Windows systems via Windows Update. Following public backlash and investigation by Gamers Nexus, Microsoft confirmed that LG has agreed to remove these intrusive advertisements from the installer.
Background
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about OEMs using driver updates or Windows Update channels to distribute potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or aggressive advertising software on consumer devices.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jul 24, 2026 at 04:47 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10