122Using Ghost Explorer to modify image file contents
Splitting an image file
Splitting an image file
You can split an existing image file into smaller spans. This function is useful if, for example, you need to split a file into two or more files that can then be saved onto a CD/DVD drive that is unsupported by Norton Ghost. Once this option is set, it becomes the default for all regenerated files.
See “Spanned image files” on page 64.
Note: If the
See “Creating a backup image file” on page 36.
To split an existing image file
1In Ghost Explorer, open the image file.
2Select one of the following:
■The image file
■A single partition
3On the File menu, click Options.
4In the Span Split Point (MB) field, type the required size.
If you are splitting the file to save onto CD, then set the size to 600 MB.
5Click Autoname Spans if you want Ghost Explorer to choose a default name for additional span files that it creates.
6Click OK.
7Type a name and location for the first new file.
All the new files created are saved in the same location. Use a different name from the original image file to avoid confusion.
8Click OK to start the regeneration.
9Click OK each time that you are prompted to create a new span segment.
Compiling a file
If you add or delete files from within an image file, the image file becomes fragmented. Norton Ghost takes longer to restore a fragmented image than a compiled file. Compiling a file defragments it, which improves performance during the restore.
