FixMeStick Birthday Trivia! How Much Do You Know About the FixMeStick?

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This month marks FixMeStick’s 10th birthday, and we’ve got a few goodies in store for you! How much do you think you know about the history of FixMeStick? Check out our trivia quiz to test your FixMeStick birthday knowledge!

FixMeStick Birthday Trivia!

How much do you know about the history of FixMeStick? Take our trivia quiz to test your knowledge!

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52 comments

  2. Ron Buckley - Reply

    Every time I use the program it will not start and this time it finally did start on the 4th time,, How come?? It seems to do this every time I use it and also I note that this must be a regular problem asthe note comes up that it might take 3 or more times to start the program.

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Ron,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      In some cases, a computer’s boot configuration isn’t set to launch USBs properly. As you mentioned before, it can take a few reboots to get the FixMeStick up and running.

      However, if the issue still persists, there are a few steps we can take to troubleshoot the issue. You can always reach out to us at support@fixmestick.com, where one of our support agents can lend a hand!

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi there,

      Good question! Our current FixMeStick is contained on a Gold USB. If you visit our website, where you can see an image on the FixMeStick on the front page!

  4. Anonymous - Reply

    Hello,
    A few years ago, I bought a “BO-GO”, thru HSN, which means, I got two fix sticks, which neither one worked. Could not return, and nobody at your site, would acknowledge my asking for assistance. This is great, now, please lose my e-mail address, for I waited a long time, to let you know, I wasted my hard earned dollars on your defective products.

    Regards, Ken Stomski Sr.

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Ken,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into issues with your FixMeStick. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find any previous correspondence from you!

      If you have any questions or would like to troubleshoot the issue, please feel free to reach out to us at support@fixmestick.com

  6. louis rella - Reply

    i am a fix me stick customer,i bought a new windows 10 computer and it does not work ,called customer service and i was told they needed to do updates well 6 months later i am still waiting

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Louis,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      We do not have a new factory upgrade available as of yet, however we are still working on a releasing a new update soon.

      We apologize for the inconvenience – if you run into any questions please feel free to let us know!

  8. Rodolfo Becerra - Reply

    congratulations and continue to succeed for many years to come

  9. Grace Beckles - Reply

    Congratulations on your tenth birthday celebrations. I would like to know if there’s a Fixme Stick or a Startme Stick for the iPhones, if not, why not?

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Grace,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      Unfortunately we do not have a product for smartphones. The FixMeStick is only available in USB format, and the software on the device is only compatible with Windows and MacOS. Smartphones don’t have the necessary USB port for the devices, and don’t meet the technical requirements to launch the USBs. In many respects, iPhones are relatively virus-free, and don’t typically run into issues of malware.

      However, if you’d like active protection on your phone, you can always check out McAfee Total Protection, which offers an app for malware protection!

  12. Irene Cook - Reply

    Loved the photos of all of you. I love my FixMeStick. Happy Birthday and wishing you many more happy years to come.

  13. David C Pause - Reply

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!😀😀😀😀

    Keep up the good work. I have both Fixmestick and Startmestick

  15. Paul - Reply

    Hi , I have purchased your fix me stick in past and it works great…however , recently i’ve been hacked by a ransome ware….that freezes my screen. I have shut down the computer and applied fix me stick…and then start up with hitting F12 multiple times as suggested…which works some of the time.
    I still have windows 7…love it..but do I have to buy a new windows 10? or can I buy the fix me stick pro…..do y ou think that is worth trying..
    thanks you!

    ps how to i buy over the phone the pro version–if you think it will helpl?

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Paul,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into issues with ransomware! Dealing with ransomware is a tricky business – often times, even if the malware is removed, the victim’s computer still remains locked.

      While you can still use Windows 7, Microsoft no longer offers active support, so it’s more vulnerable to security threats and malware. Upgrading to Windows 10 may help solve the security issue, however it may cause the computer to slow down.

      Also – the FixMeStick Pro is typically only a viable option if you plan on using the stick on a multitude of computers. The normal FixMeStick subscription is less expensive and contains the exact software on the Pro version.

      If you need any assistance, or have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@fixmestick.com

      In this case, I’d recommend contacting us

  17. Angelo Rosa - Reply

    Happy Birthday. The next 10 years will go by fast. By the way, I got 7 out of 7.

  18. Pamela Caskey - Reply

    I got fix me stick some time ago. I am not good at computers and so scared of losing things If I do something wrong. I have not set the stick up because I am not sure what I am doing or just what it does.
    If someone could help me I probably would set it up. I know I need all the help I can get but am fearful of losing everything if I do it wrong. I had one computer crash and do not want that to happen again.
    Please help this old lady get on with the times.

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Pamela,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      No problem on helping you get the FixMeStick set up! While you can always consult our getting started guide . However, if you need a bit more help getting started, you can always reach us at support@fixmestick.com, where one of our support agents can help lend a hand!

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Francisco,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into issues getting the FixMeStick to run. In some cases, it may take a bit of troubleshooting to get the FixMeStick up and running. If you’d like a hand in resolving the issue, you can reach out to us at support@fixmestick.com where one of our support agents can help you with the matter!

  24. Anonymous - Reply

    Happy Birthday. I have been with you from the start. I love the fixme stick and I also have the startme stick.

  25. Bob wilson - Reply

    I purchased fix me stick when it first came out with a lifetime use. I still have it but I guess it died. So do you think I should buy it again???

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Bob,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      If you’d like, we can always troubleshoot any issues you’re having with your current stick by reaching out to us at support@fixmestick.com. If you troubleshoot with us, it might save you the hassle of buying a new FixMeStick!

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi there,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into difficulty getting the FixMeStick. In some cases, the FixMeStick requires a bit of troubleshooting to get up and running. To help resolve the issue, you can email us at support@fixmestick.com where one of our support agents can lend a hand!

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Trish,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into difficulty getting the FixMeStick. In some cases, the FixMeStick requires a bit of troubleshooting to get up and running. To help resolve the issue, you can email us at support@fixmestick.com where one of our support agents can lend a hand!

      • Marion Lord - Reply

        Shortly after I purchased the fix-me-stick I was hospitalized and somehow, the stick was lost. Now my computer will not remain on,or reboot. I now use a tablet, can a stick help it?

        • Jonathan - Reply

          Hi Marion,

          Thank you for reaching out to us!

          Unfortunately, the current version of the FixMeStick was not designed to support tablet or smart phone use. Presently, the FixMeStick is optimized for use on both PC and Mac computers, depending on which version of the FixMeStick the customer has (PC vs Mac version).

          As tablets and smart phones become more advanced and receive widespread adoption, we know that there will be an increasing demand for a compatible version of the FixMeStick. Creating this version is definitely something we have on our to-do list, but for the immediate future we want to focus on our core products.

          In the meantime, here is a link to some articles on our website that detail how to manually clear settings on your tablet:

          https://www.fixmestick.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-your-slow-tablet-so-its-running-like-new/

          https://support.fixmestick.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000512574-My-Computer-Still-Has-Viruses

          We apologize for any inconvenience.

          Let us know if you have any further questions!

  32. Kathy - Reply

    I love using the Fixmestick but I wish there was a program for cellphones. I got 7/7 on the quiz. Happy birthday and congratulations on the company’s accomplishments so far.

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Kathy,

      I’m glad to hear you know so much about FixMeStick Trivia! While you can’t use the FixMeStick on your phone, McAfee Total Protection has an app feature which lets you run virus-protection on your phone!

  34. George - Reply

    Happy Birthday Guys
    Keep up the good work, time to think about developing one that will work with android smartphones and tablets

  35. Anonymous - Reply

    I am glad to have the device to keep my windows 7 running. I have sent several emails asking if the “startmestick” needs to stay in the computer or do I take it out and reinsert it each time I turn on the computer. I have not gotten an answer to this question after inquiring. Please let me know.

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi there,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      Typically, you’d require the StartMeStick to be plugged in each time you use it. When it’s not being used, you can unplug it from the computer!

  36. TRISH WOOD - Reply

    Is there a phone #that I can reach a person for help as my computer will not allow me to put fixmestick on my computer

    • Jonathan - Reply

      Hi Trish,

      Thank you for reaching out to us!

      I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been running into issues with your FixMeStick! If you’d like a hand getting it to run, you can contact us at support@fixmestick.com where one of our support agents can look into the issue for you.

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