I cannot open a GHO file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with GHO files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening GHO will be resolved!
GHO File Extension
- File type Norton Ghost Backup Format
- File developer Symantec
- File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) GHO file?
The backup file with the extension .GHO is characteristic of the Norton Ghost application (currently Ghost Solution Suite) used for cloning and backing up disks. Thanks to these files, it is possible to restore both individual elements and entire disks, and thanks to storing only the disk snapshot, it does not take up much space.
How to open GHO file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with GHO extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports GHO files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open GHO files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support GHO files
Step 2. Verify whether GHO files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports GHO files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with GHO files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support GHO files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open GHO files with the selected program.
Changing GHO file association in registry
File association for GHO files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check GHO file for other errors
- GHO file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening GHO files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected GHO file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For GHO files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
