# LG monitors display McAfee pop-up ads on Windows

LG monitors are showing unwanted McAfee pop-up advertisements on Windows systems. Users have reported the ads appearing during normal use, suggesting the software is bundled with display drivers or firmware. This raises privacy and annoyance concerns for consumers who did not consent to such promotions.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/967983/lg-monitors-mcafee-adware-gamers-nexus) — 2026-07-20T12:14:58-04:00
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/microsoft-responds-to-lg-monitors-installing-mcafee-ads-on-windows/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 +0000