bit-tech Shopping: Symantec Norton Ghost 12.0 (Full Product)

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Rating: 10

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Strengths: Better than Ghost 10

Weaknesses: None that I can see.

Summary: I went from Ghost 10 to Ghost 12 without a problem. I like Ghost 12 better. It is faster and has less windows to go through to get to the backup. Good upgrade..

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: solid function

Weaknesses: consume too much disks

Summary: I have been using Norton Ghost for years from DOS version. It has solid backup ability and Norton Ghost 12.0 has the ability to backup certain files or folders as a big improvement. I backup the system drive and it will make a restore point whenever there is a system configuration change. It make need some work on the image size in the later version.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Ability to image an entire hard drive

Weaknesses: Nothing glaring as yet

Summary: So far, I have had no problems with this version (12) of Norton Ghost. It allows me to image my system drive as well as backup other drives and important files. I have successfully built and tested a recovery CD. However, I have not as yet actually tried to recover or restore anything. The real proof will be when and if I actually have to use the recovery files. I don't have the issue of compatibility with earlier versions raised by other reviewers. So my rating is strictly on its ability to provide a backup solution.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: No more DOS mode

Weaknesses: Requires Microsoft Net 2.0 be installed

Summary: I've been using Norton Ghost to backup my computers but I hadn't upgraded in awhile so I bought Ghost 12. I found the program has changed greatly from the older versions. It is now fully a Windows program instead of a DOS program. The format the backups that it stores data in has changed too. One of the changes I liked least is the requirement to install Microsoft NET 2.0 in order for Ghost 12 to work. The addition of the capacity to just backup files and folders, not just the whole disk is nice. Other than the requirement for Microsoft .NET I found Ghost 12 and its new features to be a big step forward.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Good easy to use interface. Vista Compatible.

Weaknesses: Does not support older OSes

Summary: Good easy to use interface. Improved GUI. Vista compatible. Does not support older OSes. It is a very secure and easy way to backup a complete disk image including the OS, applications and data. CD provides boot in case of catastrophic OS failure.