KUALA LUMPUR — A new video circulating online shows that when a LG UltraGear monitor is connected to a Windows 11 PC for the first time, the operating system silently installs LG driver updates and an LG Monitor App installer, without prompting the user for permission or displaying any notification. The app, according to footage from a popular tech reviewer, launches automatically and presents a series of pop‑up advertisements from McAfee.
Reports from other news platforms indicate that the installation process occurs during Windows Update, a routine background task that users may not notice. The lack of a consent dialog has sparked concerns among privacy advocates, who worry that the software could collect user data or alter system settings without disclosure.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, several users who experienced the automatic installation shared their experiences on forums and social media. They noted that the pop‑ups appeared after the first system reboot and continued to surface each time the monitor was connected.
The evidence for these claims remains unverified, and no official statement has yet been released by LG or Microsoft. Reporters around the world are monitoring the situation for any clarifications from the companies involved.
If the issue persists, users are advised to check their Windows Update settings and consider disabling automatic driver installations until more information becomes available. The situation remains under investigation, with multiple platforms reporting similar experiences from other LG monitor models.
