Windows 7 running multiple anti-malware programs like spyhunter4, 360 total security, and tweakbit pc suite 9

welcome to windowsforum, flirtygirllaurie

each of the above has different protocol. 360-total-security, however, probably will cause windows-defender to disengage … if 360-ts is anti-virus as it seems to be. rule of thumb dictates two anti-virus tend to conflict with each other and can crash a computer. windows-defender will disable itself … unless 360-ts is not currently enabled. at least that is what i understand.

of those you have listed, flirtygirllaurie … everything you currently have seems fine. remember to periodically use windows disk-cleanup. also, you might consider creating a new system restore-point whenever you install/uninstall a new program. usually, a person keeps at least three restore-points in the queue … in case one becomes corrupted, or unless you have malware infection and wish to return to a much earlier restore point. keep in mind … these restore-points inhabit precious real-estate on the hard-drive.

remember to back up personal files … religiously update the required reference files for spyhunter4 / 360-ts … and anything else that jumps out at you. might consider anti-ransomware and anti-rootkit … if 360-ts does not offer these in your subscription. when doing windows-update … might be necessary to disengage the anti-virus … depends on scenario and discrepancies.

others will drop by and offer additional pointers, flirtygirllaurie … enjoy your week.