The apitrap.dll file is also recognized as a component Dynamic Link Library (DLL) module of Norton CleanSweep. The file is designed by QuarterDeck CleanSweep and was developed by Symantec. The Norton CleanSweep program file’s core function is to assist in the full removal of an application, computer programs, and other files. This *.dll is an executable file and automatically loads upon Windows startup. As the windows starts, the Norton CleanSweep’s components immediately traces and registers any changes made into a computer. This helps in the uninstallation processes of the system. The Norton CleanSweep program file also includes Wizards components such as the Archive Wizard, Backup Wizard, and Move Wizard. These components are responsible for simplifying PC Tune up activities. The Smart Sweep is also one of the features of this program file. Smart Sweep functions to monitor all the setup programs that run into the computer system.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. apitrap.dll. is used by Norton CleanSweep, If you shut down apitrap.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop apitrap.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Norton CleanSweep, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed apitrap.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Norton CleanSweep, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if apitrap.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that apitrap.dll, belongs to, in this case Norton CleanSweep