What is a system restore point?

A system restore point is a saved state of the operating system that captures the current configuration and system files at a specific moment in time. This allows users to revert the system back to that state in case of issues such as software errors, system instability, or after the installation of problematic applications or drivers. The restore point includes information about the operating system, system settings, and critical system files, thereby facilitating recovery from unexpected problems without the need for a complete reinstallation of the OS.

The other options refer to different concepts. A snapshot of a cloud storage setting pertains to a backup of settings related to cloud configurations rather than the entire system state. An ongoing log of system performance refers to monitoring metrics over time, which does not create a retrievable system state for recovery. A backup of the user's personal files is focused solely on user data and does not encompass the overall system configuration or settings needed to restore the operating system itself.