How to remove an apitrap.dll error
Apitrap.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. You can fix your apitrap.dll problem by downloading the correct apitrap.dll file. The following information can help you determine if apitrap.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.
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Apitrap.dll file information
The process known as Apitrap belongs to software Norton CleanSweep or Quarterdeck CleanSweep by Symantec (www.symantec.com) or Quarterdeck.
Description: apitrap.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 86,016 bytes (97% of all occurrences), 90,112 bytes, 89,088 bytes or 89,600 bytes. 
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior.
It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs).
apitrap.dll is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you want to remove the program completely, go to Control Panel ⇒ Software ⇒ Norton CleanSweep.
Recommended: Identify apitrap.dll related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as apitrap.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the apitrap.dll 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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