restorepointfile
nounUK /rɪˈstɔː pɔɪnt faɪl/
US /rɪˈstɔr pɔɪnt faɪl/
A saved copy of your computer that you can use to make it work like it did before.
Dad used the restorepointfile to fix the computer after it got a bad update.
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2. A file that holds a saved picture of a computer's settings at a certain time.
The restorepointfile was created before the new program was installed.
3. A special file used to bring a device back to an earlier, working state.
She opened the restorepointfile to undo the changes.
4. A stored record that helps a computer recover after a problem.
Keep the restorepointfile safe in case the computer crashes.