How to remove an ComcastAntiSpy error

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ComcastAntiSpy.exe file information

The process belongs to software Comcast Toolbar by Visicom Media (www.visicommedia.com).

Description: ComcastAntiSpy.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,589,208 bytes (90% of all occurrences), 1,622,488 bytes or 1,587,672 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). ComcastAntiSpy.exe is not a Windows core file. ComcastAntiSpy.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
The software vendor offers the option to remove the entire program Comcast Toolbar using Windows Control Panel.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ComcastAntiSpy.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ComcastAntiSpy.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

it now runs on my computer all day, must be bogus
Peter

comcastantispy.exe belongs to Comcast Spyware Scan. Comcast's Spyware Scan is an application, powered by CA, that provides customers with spyware detection, cleaning, and quarantining capabilities. Comcast Spyware Scan allows you to schedule scans or to run a spyware scan at any time in a effort to help you protect your computer.
Roberto (further information)

This was using 97% of the CPU. After uninstalling the Toolbar I no longer have a slow system.
Mel

This program is installed by COMCAST techs when they install Internet service at your home. Apparently they don't ask you if you want it and it may (probably) will conflict with any other secuirty systems you have. This COMCAST AntiSpy exist in a folder that is installed in your Program Files . I believe it is comcastb or something like that. I did a search of my "Files and Folders" for COMCAST AntiSpy and found the folder that way. Inside the folder there is a uninstall program. This seems to be the only way to uninstall it, as it doesn't show in the Add/Remove Programs under Control
scoot

My computer will not shut down showing a comcastantispy.exe error.
Tom Blasingame

it is loacated in 86 folder comcastb and there is an uninstall in that folder, just uninstalling comcastoolbar DOES NOT get rid of comcastantispy it was using 87% of my quad core and actually taking so much cpu that i encountered overheating problems with the processor for the first time in 4 yrs uninstalling it from the program files folder finally got rid of it for me

in my task manager, comcastantispy.exe was taking up 25 of my CPU usage. I removed it from my active processes, and uninstalled the program from my program files. My CPU usage went from 40% to 5% just like that.
Amy

I get a 'enable' don't enable bar on my screen everytime I go online. How do I stop it. (I do click 'do not' each time).
Gloria Stancich

It is a pain! Takes up space, slows processes and does not leave when you try and remove from computer. Caused log off shut down error issues. Comcast told me it could be a bot or virus. Told me to remove CA Real Time Protection I had already done that it did not help. Finally found files as stated by scoot and others in notes above. Did the uninstall. I hope it works!
Betty

I couldn't shut down my computer (Win 7 64 bit) as it wouldn't close Program file removes it. and solves the problem
Wayne Koch

Summary: Average user rating of ComcastAntiSpy.exe: based on 9 votes with 10 reviews.

1 user think ComcastAntiSpy.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 4 users think ComcastAntiSpy.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 3 users doesn't grade ComcastAntiSpy.exe ("not sure about it").

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