You can stop LG monitors that are reportedly installing bloatware on your Windows 11 PC, but the fix shouldn't require this much effort

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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:07 +0000

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LG's changelog seemingly confirms that monitors install bloatware on Windows 11 PCs, and unfortunately, the fix is rather cumbersome.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter LG monitors are reportedly installing bloatware on Windows 11 PCs The LG Monitor App Installer carries a McAfee pop-up and is automatically installed when connecting an LG monitor to a PC There's a fix for this, but it's a rather fiddly affair It's no secret that Windows 11 users have voiced frustrations regarding bloat on the operating system for years, and unfortunately, LG 's monitors are reportedly making the situation worse.

As reported by Windows Latest , LG monitors are installing McAfee bloatware
on Windows 11 PCs without consent, and there's evidence of this in the changelog of LG's monitor app on the Microsoft Store. Even if you don't install the app yourself, Windows Update will do so, and then treat you to a McAfee pop-up. All you have to do is plug in the LG monitor to your PC, and the automatic installation of McAfee is also shown by checking the Windows Reliability Monitor, which documents a 'successful Windows update' for the LG Monitor App Installer package. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

We've reached out to LG for a comment, but haven't received a response yet.
In the meantime, though, there appears to be a fix that requires users to do the following: press the Windows key and R, and type 'gpedit.msc', then hit Enter .

From that point, navigate your way to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > "Prevent automatic download of applications associated with device metadata", then select the 'Enabled' box and apply. You may like LG's gaming monitors and TVs are facing a user revolt due to new adware and privacy policies Microsoft fixes Windows 11's nasty
bugs with Dell laptops with one catch Microsoft is fixing a major fail with Windows 11 baffling search results (Image credit: Microsoft) In theory, this should stop any unwanted applications from being installed, specifically with devices like LG monitors that do so via device metadata.

And if you already installed the LG monitor app manually, you should remove it, because as noted, the description on the Microsoft Store suggests McAfee is a fundamental part of the monitor application. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Bloatware can be problematic for Windows 11 users because it hogs system resources, and LG is adding to that system drain, not to mention the
annoyance of continually seeing that pop-up.

Alongside LG, Microsoft hasn't provided a statement on the matter yet. I'd expect Windows 11 users will want an answer of some kind, especially because of the rather fiddly steps involved to prevent these automatic installations and frankly, this shouldn't require extra effort from anyone. Follow
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