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Fllloppow
Copper Contributor
Nov 19, 2024

Why the LG Monitor App installed without my notice?

This app was installed on my computer without any notice. I plugged the new LG monitor and saw this app from my Settings dashboard. This is not good!

 

  • This is the app from LG and safe to use.

    Certain drivers come with separate applications for managing device settings. If the application is a Win32 version, it is typically installed alongside the driver. However, if it is a packaged app, such as those for LG monitors, Intel Graphics, or some HP printers, it is more likely to be downloaded from the App Store.

  • Barbarank's avatar
    Barbarank
    Brass Contributor

    This is the app from LG and safe to use.

    Certain drivers come with separate applications for managing device settings. If the application is a Win32 version, it is typically installed alongside the driver. However, if it is a packaged app, such as those for LG monitors, Intel Graphics, or some HP printers, it is more likely to be downloaded from the App Store.

  • RMcneill's avatar
    RMcneill
    Copper Contributor

    Though it is a safe app, better to let the user know when the app is going to be installed. Do it silently is not the best way IMOP.

  • Yarisyoyo's avatar
    Yarisyoyo
    Iron Contributor

    When a new hardware is connected, Windows 11 will search and install the device driver automatically. This is why the LG monitor app being installed. Don't worry!

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