How to remove ConsumerInput error

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ConsumerInput.exe file information

The process Consumer Input or ConsumerInput belongs to the software Consumer Input or Consumer Input Software by Compete, Inc.

Description: ConsumerInput.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 126976 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 125440 bytes, 284256 bytes.
The program has no visible window. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File ConsumerInput.exe is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. ConsumerInput.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ConsumerInput.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ConsumerInput.exe 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

It's a market research / survey application that you download when you join their online panel
Lee McMahon (further information)

Slowed my computer to nearly a crawl
MadAboutIt

It uses up my CPU and slows my computer to a standstill
Larry

An opt-in Survey/Research application, does not serve advertising
John Chew (further information)

Summary: 1 user think ConsumerInput.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.

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