The FixMe stick is great if you have malware that will not let you run a removal program; It is a linux based bootable drive that is separate from your PC and can remove enough of the malware threat for you to get in and use your PC again. However it will not remove everything and you will need to use your own, real time virus protection software once FixMe stick has done it’s job in order to clean out any lingering files in your root system. But FixMe stick is extremely user friendly, and as near idiot proof as deep cleaning technology can get. It pops up with a helpful caped hero to guide you through the process. I had an error the first couple of times that could be a little scary to a novice. My screen glitched out and lined through, nothing seemed to be happening for awhile, so I hard reset and restarted. Apparently you are REQUIRED to update the stick before use, and I left my machine offline during the initial test. The Cardboard instructions to not state to leave your pc connected to the internet. Once I updated the stick though everything went off without a hitch. Long story short It's a fantastic tool for those emergencies where you cannot run a malware/antivirus removal program, but it won't replace your regular antivirus.

I received a device for free in exchange for my test and opinion. I received no other compensation and this has been posted without consult of the providing business. Get your own at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZCHVM2


Above: I hadn't been connected to the internet so the fix me stick had NOT UPDATED. Don't do what I did, be online before starting it. It looks scary, but it didn't cause any serious problems, just hard reboot your pc if this happens