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You can reprogram your Comcast DVR Remote to have a 30 second skip button by following these simple instructions:

0) Press the Cable button to put the remote into control mode for the cable box.

1) Press and hold the Setup button until you see the Cable button blink two times.

2) Enter 994 on the number pad. The Cable button should blink two times.

3) Press but do not hold the Setup button again.

4) Enter 00173 which is the code for 30 second skip

5) Then Press the button that you want to use for 30 second skip. You should use a button that you won’t mind missing like the HD Zoom button or the FAV button.

That’s it. Now you have a 30 second skip button!

Original instructions here.