GHO File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .gho |
Full Name | Norton Ghost Backup File |
Type | Backup Image |
Primary Use | System Backup and Recovery |
Developer | Symantec Corporation |
Binary | Yes |
Compression | Highly Compressed Format |
Support for Password Protection | Yes |
Support for Multiple Volumes | Yes |
File Encryption | Optional |
System Compatibility | Windows-based Systems |
Usage in Network Environments | Supportive |
Capability to Restore Individual Files | Yes, with Norton Ghost Explorer |
Integrity Check Mechanism | Checksum |
Support for Incremental Backups | Yes |
Native Support in Operating Systems | No |
File Size Limitation | Depends on File System and Storage Media |
MIME Type | application/x-ghost |
Legacy Format | Yes |
Replaced/Succeeded by | Newer Imaging Formats (e.g., VHD, VHDX) |
Customizable Compression Level | Yes, in some versions |
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