diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index 7299f801bef..0cd7eb9c61b 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -250,8 +250,7 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 			if(linked_destroy.busy)
 				usr << "\red The destructive analyzer is busy at the moment."
 			else
-				var/choice = input("Proceeding will destroy loaded item.") in list("Proceed", "Cancel")
-				if(choice == "Cancel" || !linked_destroy) return
+				if(alert("Proceeding will destroy loaded item. Continue?", "Destructive analyzer confirmation", "Yes", "No") == "No" || !linked_destroy) return
 				linked_destroy.busy = 1
 				screen = 0.1
 				updateUsrDialog()