Software and TechnologyData Management4HighSolo Operator$ implied
User accidentally formatted a hard drive containing 10 years of photos, despite having a backup, causing significant downtime and data recovery stress.
Existing backup solutions require manual setup and verification, and accidental formatting can still lead to major recovery effort and downtime.
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Opp. Score
49
Severity
4High
Willingness to Pay
implied
Added
Jun 7, 2026
Workarounds Described
- uses online backup to recover after accidental formatting
- spent 2 days downloading data from cloud
Implied Software Gaps
- Automated backup solution with formatting protection and quick restore
App Concept
BackupGuard Pro
BackupGuard Pro is an automated backup and recovery app that monitors drive health and prevents accidental formatting. It continuously verifies backups and offers one-click restore, minimizing downtime and data loss. Unlike basic backup tools, it adds a safety lock against formatting drives that contain recent data.
Key Features
- Automatic, scheduled backups to multiple destinations (local and cloud)
- Drive formatting prevention with warnings and safety locks
- Real-time backup verification and integrity checks
- One-click restore from any point in time
Target Users: Freelance photographers and creative professionals using Windows/Mac who manage terabytes of valuable data
Revenue Model: $4.99/mo per device subscription with 30-day free trial
Existing Solutions Mentioned
online backup
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