Stop Using This Device? Risk Checker

Check Device Recovery Risk

Select the issue and symptoms. The result tells users whether to continue safely, stop writing data, or power off immediately.

1. Device and situation

Device type

What happened?

Current power state

How important is the data?

Optional details

This note is used only in your copied report. Nothing is uploaded.

2. Risk factors

New files were saved after data lossOverwriting can permanently replace deleted data. Recovery software was installed on the same deviceThis can overwrite the exact files you want back. CHKDSK, First Aid, fsck, or repair tools were runRepair tools may modify damaged file-system metadata. The computer/camera asks to format itFormatting can make recovery harder and should be avoided. Physical damage or unusual soundClicking, beeping, drop damage, liquid, burning smell, bent connector. SSD, phone, or TRIM may be involvedDeleted data may become unrecoverable faster on solid-state storage. RAID, NAS, or multiple drives are involvedWrong rebuilds or disk order mistakes can cause major data loss. Encryption, passcode, or ransomware is involvedPreserving keys, ransom notes, and original state may matter.

“Stop Using This Device?” Risk Checker

Check Device Recovery Risk

1. Device and situation

2. Risk factors

Prevents overwriting

Physical damage aware

No API required