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Microsoft Blocks McAfee Ad in LG Monitor App on Windows 11
Microsoft removed a McAfee pop-up ad that appeared in LG's monitor utility app on Windows 11. The ad was served through Windows Update, raising concerns about how Microsoft allows third-party promotions. The move addresses a specific annoyance but highlights broader issues with ad integration in system updates.
Meridian48 take
While killing one ad is a win, the underlying problem of Microsoft monetizing Windows Update with third-party promotions remains unaddressed.
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Own an LG monitor and tired of seeing that McAfee pop-up? Microsoft has banished it from Windows 11 — but wider issues need to be addressed here →
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