Tips to open GHT file

Can't open the GHT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GHT files as well as a list of programs that support GHT files.

GHT file extension

File Name Ghost Project
File Developer Symantec Corporation
File Category Misc Files

The GHT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GHT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GHT file on each system platform.

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What is GHT file?

The file in the GHT format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Symantec Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Ghost Project is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Norton Ghost application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Symantec Corporation.

How to open GHT file?

The most common problem when using Ghost Project is that a specific GHT is not associated with the program. This causes the file GHT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GHT 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file GHT.

Programs to open GHT file

Remember to download programs supporting GHT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with GHT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GHT file to open in the Norton Ghost application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Norton Ghost application as the default for handling the GHT file.

Step 3. Update Norton Ghost to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Norton Ghost program with the Ghost Project 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 GHT file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to GHT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GHT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected GHT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the GHT files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GHT files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted GHT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move GHT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the GHT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GHT to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.