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LG Removes McAfee Pop-Up After Microsoft CEO Complaints

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

LG has removed a McAfee pop-up ad from its Windows laptops after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella intervened. The ad, which appeared during setup, prompted users to install McAfee antivirus. However, LG left the silent app installation mechanism in place, raising concerns about bloatware practices.

Meridian48 take
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between PC makers and Microsoft over pre-installed software, but removing one pop-up doesn't fix the underlying issue of unwanted bloatware.
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