• stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
    221·
    1 day ago

    They silently install Logitech Download Assistant through Windows Update as soon as you plug a logitech device in.

    Then you get a an ad to download their software as a popup message by the clock.

    Since I saw it on a work machine pre pandemic, I have boycotted Logitech, I now mainly use Pulsar mice and Ducky Keyboards.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      19 hours ago

      I think that’s only if you’re using their unifying dongle. They dropped that tech I think, not sure they replaced it.

      My current Logitech mouse never bugs me, only using a generic driver.

      • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
        2·
        18 hours ago

        Eh, it only showed up when I plugged it in the first time, but you can find the dll loaded even after.

        It doesn’t use a lot of RAM or CPU, but for me it is the principle, don’t install software without asking me.

        Drivers are another matter.

    • Aviandelight @mander.xyzEnglish
      6·
      24 hours ago

      I’ve been wondering what they heck this was. I use a Logitech mouse at work and this popup is the bane of my existence. Our workstations are locked out for software downloads but I also can’t get rid of the damn popup.