How to remove comet error

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comet.dll file information

The process Comet Cursor ActiveX Control belongs to the software Comet Cursor or COMET.DLL by Comet Systems.

Description: comet.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 96,768 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 1678F7E1-C422-11D0-AD7D-00400515CAAA. The program has no visible window. File comet.dll is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File comet.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. It is not a Windows system file. comet.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Tony Klein:

This spyware BHO (comet.dll) is related to Comet Cursor

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as comet.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the comet.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

With, IE had errors and crashed often. Without there are no crashes.

It gives you the ability to use "realy cool" cursors and mouse pointers
Michael Griffey (further information)

Summary: 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think comet.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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