Symantec 10024709 manual An overview of using Ghost.exe, To use Norton Ghost

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An overview of using Ghost.exe

An overview of using Ghost.exe

You can use the Norton Ghost executable, Ghost.exe, to clone a computer, create a backup, and restore a computer. You can add switches to the cloning task in the Options window or as parameters to Ghost.exe. Ghost.exe is run within DOS.

The following is an overview of the process of using Ghost.exe.

To use Norton Ghost

1Start Ghost.exe.

Add command-line switches, if necessary. See “Command-line switches” on page 153.

2If you want to establish a peer-to-peer connection, then set up the connection.

3Select the Norton Ghost operation:

■Disk or partition to image file

■Disk or partition from image file

■Disk to disk

■Partition to partition

4Do one of the following:

■Select the source hard disk or partitions.

■Select the image file.

5Do one of the following:

■Select the destination hard disk or partition.

■Select the image file.

Make sure that you select the correct destination to overwrite. The destination disk is completely overwritten with no chance of recovering any data.

6Complete the Ghost operation.

Note: On the Ghost.exe main menu, the option of GhostCast is not supported. The GhostCast functionality is available only with Symantec Ghost Enterprise Edition. If you require GhostCast functionality, see “Service and support solutions” on page 209.