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| The '''FixMeStick''' is an external virus-removal device developed by FixMeStick Technologies, a Canadian company based out of ], ]. The FixMeStick was released for sale on May 9, 2012.<ref> |
The '''FixMeStick''' is an external virus-removal device developed by FixMeStick Technologies, a Canadian company based out of ], ]. The FixMeStick was released for sale on May 9, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/fixmestick-launches-first-ever-consumer-ready-usb-device-removing-computer-viruses-1654705.htm |title=FixMeStick Launches First Ever Consumer-Ready USB Device for Removing Computer Viruses |work=Marketwired |date=May 09, 2012 |accessdate=February 5, 2018}}</ref><ref name="CB">{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/canadian-fixmestick-raising-money-on-kickstarter-after-dragons-den-appearance/ |title=Canadian FixMeStick raising money on Kickstarter after ‘Dragons’ Den’ appearance |author=LaSalle, LuAnn |work=] |date=February 5, 2014 |accessdate=February 5, 2018}}</ref> It is currently sold internationally across North America and Europe. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The device was created by ] and ] Marty Algire and Corey Velan. The FixMeStick was designed as an external bootable device that allows it to remove ] that could not be removed from within an operating system.<ref> |
The device was created by ] and ] Marty Algire and Corey Velan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fixmestick.com/about/ |title=FixMeStick - About Us |work=FixMeStick.com |accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> The FixMeStick was designed as an external bootable device that allows it to remove ] that could not be removed from within an operating system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fixmestick.com/FixMeStickPRO-FMS9ZAFPRO-ENG.pdf |title=FixMeStick Pro | work=FixMeStic.com |accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> | ||
| At the time of its launch, it was compatible with ], ], ], and later added support for ], ], and ] when each were released. A ] was launched on January 15, 2014 to design a FixMeStick for the ].<ref name="kick"> |
At the time of its launch, it was compatible with ], ], ], and later added support for ], ], and ] when each were released. A ] was launched on January 15, 2014 to design a FixMeStick for the ].<ref name="kick">{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fixmestick/fixmestick-for-mac |title=FixMeStick for Mac |work=] |accessdate=February 15, 2018}}</ref> The Kickstarter campaign was successful and raised the goal in time, and the first versions were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.<ref name="CB" /><ref name="kick" /> | ||
| Currently the FixMeStick is compatible with all versions of Windows made after and including XP, and with Mac operating systems.<ref></ref> | Currently the FixMeStick is compatible with all versions of Windows made after and including XP, and with Mac operating systems.<ref></ref> | ||
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| Developer(s) | FixMeStick Technologies |
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| Initial release | May 9, 2012 |
| Platform | macOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English, French, Dutch, German |
| Website | www |
The FixMeStick is an external virus-removal device developed by FixMeStick Technologies, a Canadian company based out of Montreal, Quebec. The FixMeStick was released for sale on May 9, 2012. It is currently sold internationally across North America and Europe.
History
The device was created by software engineers and entrepreneurs Marty Algire and Corey Velan. The FixMeStick was designed as an external bootable device that allows it to remove malware that could not be removed from within an operating system.
At the time of its launch, it was compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and later added support for 8, 8.1, and 10 when each were released. A Kickstarter campaign was launched on January 15, 2014 to design a FixMeStick for the macOS. The Kickstarter campaign was successful and raised the goal in time, and the first versions were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.
Currently the FixMeStick is compatible with all versions of Windows made after and including XP, and with Mac operating systems.
On January 15, 2014, Algire and Velan appeared on CBC Television’s Dragons’ Den. They asked for a CAD$500,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share and each dragon made an offer.
Features
The FixMeStick is a bootable Linux based device that uses malware scanner engines by Avira, McAfee, and Sophos. Since the FixMeStick is a bootable device that runs on its own operating system, it is designed to remove malware that could not be removed from within an operating system and the FixMeStick program is not installed on the computer. The FixMeStick also updates its malware definitions via an internet connection each time it runs a scan.
Reception
The FixMeStick has a 4 out of 5 star rating and has an editor’s rating of “excellent” on PC Magazine.
References
- "FixMeStick Launches First Ever Consumer-Ready USB Device for Removing Computer Viruses". Marketwired. May 09, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ LaSalle, LuAnn (February 5, 2014). "Canadian FixMeStick raising money on Kickstarter after 'Dragons' Den' appearance". Canadian Business. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- "FixMeStick - About Us". FixMeStick.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- "FixMeStick Pro" (PDF). FixMeStic.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "FixMeStick for Mac". Kickstarter. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- McGill Entrepreneurs
- Dragons’ Den, Retrieved 2015-09-11
- "Architecture of FixMeStick's parallel multi-scanner and cloud file reputation service". fixmestick.com. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- Vancouver Sun, Retrieved 2015-09-28
- PC Magazine, Retrieved 2017-06-22