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	The FixMeStick® is a plug-in bootable ] device that scans your computer ~~before~~ it ~~starts,~~ ~~the~~ FixMeStick® removes infections that conventional ] ] ~~can’t~~ detect. ] internet security veterans and entrepreneurs, Marty Algire and Corey Velan, started FixMeStick® in 2011 with the desire to provide consumers with a simple way to clean ] from their computers at home. The FixMeStick® is compatible with both ] and ].		The FixMeStick®<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.fixmestick.com/\|ref=1}}</ref> is a plug-in bootable ] device that scans your computer while it's asleep. The FixMeStick® removes infections that conventional ] ] cannot always detect. ] internet security veterans and entrepreneurs, Marty Algire and Corey Velan, started FixMeStick® in 2011 with the desire to provide consumers with a simple way to clean ] from their computers at home. The FixMeStick® is compatible with both ] and ].

	== History ==		== History ==

	2011-2013: The FixMeStick® was developed with the purpose of providing an easy-to-use routine ] removal solution for everyone. At the time of its launch, it was compatible with ], ], 7, and later added support for 8, 8.1, and 10 when each were released. By 2012, the FixMeStick® ~~was launched and~~ was available through the FixMeStick® website and ]. In 2013, the FixMeStick® ~~was~~ available for purchase in major retail stores in Canada.		2011-2013: The FixMeStick® was developed with the purpose of providing an easy-to-use routine ] removal solution for everyone. At the time of its launch, it was compatible with ], ], 7, and later added support for 8, 8.1, and 10, when each were released. By 2012, the FixMeStick® was available through the FixMeStick® website and ]. In 2013, the FixMeStick® became available for purchase in major retail stores in Canada.

	2014: On January 15, Algire and Velan appeared on ] Television’s Dragons’ Den. They asked for a CAD$500,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share and each dragon made an offer. A ] campaign was launched shortly after their appearance on the show to design a FixMeStick® for the ]. Over 1000 backers pledged to hit the 50k dollar goal, and the first ~~FixMeStick~~® for ] were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.		2014: On January 15, Algire and Velan appeared on ] Television’s Dragons’ Den. They asked for a CAD$500,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share and each dragon made an offer. A ] campaign was launched shortly after their appearance on the show to design a FixMeStick® for the ]. Over 1000 backers pledged to hit the 50k dollar goal, and the first FixMeSticks® for ] were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.

	2015: The company focused on sales by distributing the FixMeStick® in major U.S. retailers such as ], ], ], and ]. An exclusive Lifetime FixMeStick® also became available on The Home Shopping Network in the United States.		2015: The company focused on sales by distributing the FixMeStick® in major U.S. retailers such as ], ], ], and ]. An exclusive Lifetime FixMeStick® also became available on The Home Shopping Network in the United States.

	2016: A five-year revenue growth of 2,372% provided the company with the 33rd ranking in ]’s PROFIT 500. The Lifetime FixMeStick® became available on ] in ], as well as ] in the ].		2016: A five-year revenue growth of 2,372% provided the company with the 33rd ranking in ]’s PROFIT 500. The Lifetime FixMeStick® became available on ] in ], as well as ] in the ].

	2017: FixMeStick® expanded its retail locations to the UK and became available in ] and ] stores.		2017: FixMeStick® expanded its retail locations to the UK and became available in ] and ] stores.

	2018: The FixMeStick® became available in France on ] and FixMeStick® was back on Dragon's Den for an update show on January 18th.		2018: The FixMeStick® became available in France on ] and FixMeStick® was back on Dragon's Den for an update show on January 18th.
	A major update was released to the multi-scanner that removed ]'s ] engine and added the ] ] engine. With ], FixMeStick® also started using the Global Threat Information system.		A major update was released to the multi-scanner that removed ]'s ] engine and added the ] ] engine. With ], FixMeStick® also started using the Global Threat Information system.

	==Features==		==Features==
	The FixMeStick® is a ]-based device that runs before the infected operating system boots, enabling the FixMeStick® to remove difficult infections, ], and bootkits. It contains an embedded multi-scanner powered by scanners from ], ], and ], and connects to the ] GTI and OPSWAT Metadefender file reputation servers to achieve up-to-the-second threat detection. Together these two cloud-based file reputation services make up the FixMeStick® ScanArray. The purpose of FixMeStick®’s ScanArray is to provide the FixMeStick®with fast file reputation information for suspicious files not yet identified as malicious. ScanArray plus the three embedded scanners on the FixMeStick® make it as effective as using 10 antivirus programs at once.		The FixMeStick® is a ]-based device that runs before the infected operating system boots, enabling the FixMeStick® to remove difficult infections, ], and bootkits. It contains an embedded multi-scanner powered by scanners from ], ], and ], and connects to the ] GTI and OPSWAT Metadefender file reputation servers to achieve up-to-the-second threat detection. Together these two cloud-based file reputation services make up the FixMeStick® ScanArray. The purpose of FixMeStick®’s ScanArray is to provide the FixMeStick® with fast file reputation information for suspicious files not yet identified as malicious. ScanArray plus the three embedded scanners on the FixMeStick® make it as effective as using 10 antivirus programs at once.

	==Reception==		==Reception==
	The FixMeStick® has a 4 out of 5 star rating and has an editor’s rating of “excellent” on ]. It also holds a 4 out of 5 star user rating on ], 4 out of 5 stars on ~~HSN~~, and 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1816 user reviews on ].com. The FixMeStick® is also frequently reviewed in various technology blogs.		The FixMeStick® has a 4 out of 5 star rating, and has an editor’s rating of “excellent”<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411937,00.asp\|ref=2}}</ref> on ]. It also holds a 4 out of 5 star user rating<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/FixMeStick/\|ref=3}}</ref> on ], 4 out of 5 stars on ], and 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1816 user reviews on ].com. The FixMeStick® is also frequently reviewed in various technology blogs.

	==References==		==References==
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	<ref>https://www.fixmestick.com~~/en-ca/about~~/</ref>		<ref>https://www.fixmestick.com/</ref>
	<ref>https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411937,00.asp</ref>		<ref>https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411937,00.asp</ref>
	<ref>https://www.facebook.com/FixMeStick/</ref>		<ref>https://www.facebook.com/FixMeStick/</ref>

	<ref>https://www.hsn.com/shop/fixmestick/14690</ref>
	<ref>https://www.amazon.ca/FixMeStick-Virus-Removal-Device-Unlimited/dp/B006ZCHVM2</ref>
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The FixMeStick

Developer(s)	FixMeStick Technologies
Initial release	May 9, 2012
Platform	macOS, Microsoft Windows
Available in	English, French, Dutch, German
Website	www.fixmestick.com

The FixMeStick® is a plug-in bootable USB device that scans your computer while it's asleep. The FixMeStick® removes infections that conventional antivirus software cannot always detect. Montreal internet security veterans and entrepreneurs, Marty Algire and Corey Velan, started FixMeStick® in 2011 with the desire to provide consumers with a simple way to clean viruses from their computers at home. The FixMeStick® is compatible with both PCs and Macs.

History

2011-2013: The FixMeStick® was developed with the purpose of providing an easy-to-use routine virus removal solution for everyone. 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. By 2012, the FixMeStick® was available through the FixMeStick® website and Amazon. In 2013, the FixMeStick® became available for purchase in major retail stores in Canada.

2014: On January 15, 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. A Kickstarter campaign was launched shortly after their appearance on the show to design a FixMeStick® for the macOS. Over 1000 backers pledged to hit the 50k dollar goal, and the first FixMeSticks® for Mac were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.

2015: The company focused on sales by distributing the FixMeStick® in major U.S. retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Office Depot. An exclusive Lifetime FixMeStick® also became available on The Home Shopping Network in the United States.

2016: A five-year revenue growth of 2,372% provided the company with the 33rd ranking in Canada’s PROFIT 500. The Lifetime FixMeStick® became available on The Shopping Channel in Canada, as well as QVC in the United Kingdom.

2017: FixMeStick® expanded its retail locations to the UK and became available in ASDA and Maplin stores.

2018: The FixMeStick® became available in France on QVC and FixMeStick® was back on Dragon's Den for an update show on January 18th. A major update was released to the multi-scanner that removed Kaspersky's antivirus engine and added the McAfee antivirus engine. With McAfee, FixMeStick® also started using the Global Threat Information system.

Features

The FixMeStick® is a Linux-based device that runs before the infected operating system boots, enabling the FixMeStick® to remove difficult infections, rootkits, and bootkits. It contains an embedded multi-scanner powered by scanners from Avira, McAfee, and Sophos, and connects to the McAfee GTI and OPSWAT Metadefender file reputation servers to achieve up-to-the-second threat detection. Together these two cloud-based file reputation services make up the FixMeStick® ScanArray. The purpose of FixMeStick®’s ScanArray is to provide the FixMeStick® with fast file reputation information for suspicious files not yet identified as malicious. ScanArray plus the three embedded scanners on the FixMeStick® make it as effective as using 10 antivirus programs at once.

Reception

The FixMeStick® has a 4 out of 5 star rating, and has an editor’s rating of “excellent” on PC Magazine. It also holds a 4 out of 5 star user rating on Facebook, 4 out of 5 stars on HSN, and 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1816 user reviews on Amazon.com. The FixMeStick® is also frequently reviewed in various technology blogs.

References

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https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411937,00.asp. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
https://www.facebook.com/FixMeStick/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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