When I tried to load the FixMeStick it would go as far as a blinking fix me stick logo and freeze, I couldn't do anything except to shut down my computer with the off button on the tower. I would also get a message showing which said "desktop manager not active."
I was told the issue was typically corrected by a factory update. I did the factory update and the problem was solved, I was able to do a complete scan with the FixMeStick.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend