LG fell into the cookie jar with its hand this week. A study by Players Nexus found that connecting certain LG monitors to a Windows 11 PC silently installed a utility without user consent.
Normally, some people would agree with this, while others would argue that nothing can be done install software on your computer without permission.
But when it became known, the situation became tense The monitor also showed ads for McAfee.
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Microsoft was forced to intervene. The tech giant contacted LG and McAfee ads no longer appear. But Microsoft shouldn’t have done anything. LG has shown that Microsoft needs to rein in accessory makers and keep a tighter grip on Windows 11.
While the LG scandal dominated the headlines, we also saw some big Xbox news and some Windows 11 updates.
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Microsoft forces LG to stop McAfee adware in Windows 11
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One could argue that no company can install software on your computer without express permission. But in a perfect world, those companies could only be trusted to install the appropriate software, such as the necessary monitor software or drivers needed to make the accessory work.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. LG abused the trust given by Microsoft and Windows 11 users by installing adware on people’s computers when they connect to certain monitors.
PSA: Don’t buy an LG monitor, it automatically downloaded software that gave me popups for its own apps and McAfee. This can’t be legit😭 pic.twitter.com/ETu7mYxp9QJuly 17, 2026
Microsoft should restrict such installations in Windows 11 and ensure that any software installed does so after the user has given permission. Even useful apps that help manage the device should only be visible when they are removed by the user.
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