Tips to open GHS file
Can't open the GHS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GHS files as well as a list of programs that support GHS files.
GHS file extension
| File Name |
Norton Ghost Image Segment |
| File Developer |
Symantec |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The GHS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GHS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GHS file on each system platform.
What is GHS file?
The GHS file has been categorized as Backup Files. The creator of this file is Symantec. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Norton Ghost Image Segment is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Norton Ghost application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.
How to open GHS file?
The most common problem when using Norton Ghost Image Segment is that a specific GHS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open GHS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GHS 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. To do this, enter the name Norton Ghost into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open GHS files.
Programs to open GHS file
Remember to download programs supporting GHS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with GHS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GHS file to open in the Norton Ghost application, but you can set it manually. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 GHS file with the Norton Ghost application.
Step 3. Update Norton Ghost to the latest version
If, however, after binding Norton Ghost with Norton Ghost Image Segment there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GHS 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the GHS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GHS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GHS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GHS 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.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GHS 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 can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GHS 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 GHS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GHS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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