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Basic information about GHO file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GHO（*.GHO or *.gho）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GHO file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GHO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GHO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GHO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GHO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GHO file?
  • How to open a GHO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GHO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GHO file?
  • How to convert GHO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GHO file format?


1.Detail information about GHO file extension: Norton Ghost Backup File

File type Norton Ghost Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Symantec File format N/A
Description GHO file is a Norton Ghost Backup File developed by Symantec. A GHO file is a backup file created by Norton Ghost, a disk cloning and backup program. It contains a "snapshot" of a hard drive or other media device and saves data as an exact copy of the disk. GHO files are often used for creating full hard disk backups.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GHO files

Windows		 Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
Norton Ghost



How to convert GHO files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for GHO files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GHO to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GHO to LDR


Can't open a GHO file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GHO”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GHO extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GHO file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of GHO files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a GHO file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GHO file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GHO file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GHO file is damaged.
  • Whether the GHO file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GHO file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GHO file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GHO file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GHO file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GHO file.

If the GHO file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.