Tips to open GHO file
Can't open the GHO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GHO files as well as a list of programs that support GHO files.
GHO file extension
| File Name |
Norton Ghost Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The GHO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GHO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GHO file on each system platform.
What is GHO file?
The file with the extension GHO is the Backup Files file type. The creator of this file is Symantec. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Norton Ghost Backup Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Norton Ghost to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open GHO file?
An often recurring problem with Norton Ghost Backup Format is that GHO is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open GHO, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GHO file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Norton Ghost
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Norton Ghost is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Norton Ghost in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GHO files.
Programs to open GHO file
Remember to download programs supporting GHO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with GHO files
If, despite the installed application, the GHO file does not start in the Norton Ghost application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GHO file with the Norton Ghost application.
Step 3. Update Norton Ghost to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Norton Ghost program with the Norton Ghost Backup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GHO file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The GHO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the GHO file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GHO or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected GHO files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GHO file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GHO files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file GHO except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move GHO to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GHO to close. However, some background programs may block the GHO file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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