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Norton Ghost supports FAT16, FAT16X, FAT32, FAT32X, NTFS, GUID Partition Table (GPT),
dynamic disks, Linux Ext2, Linux Ext3, and Linux swap partitions.
Note: You must decrypt encrypted NTFS drives before you attempt to restore them. You cannot
view the files that are in a recovery point for an encrypted NTFS drive.
Supported file
systems
You can save recovery points locally (that is, on the same computer where Norton Ghost is
installed) or to most CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R(W), and DVD+RW recorders. You can find an updated
list of supported drives on the Symantec Web site.
Norton Ghost also lets you save recovery points to most USB devices, 1394 FireWire devices,
REV, Jaz, Zip drives, and magneto-optical devices.
Removable media
Unavailable features
Norton Ghost is packaged to meet various markets. Some features might not be
available, depending on the product you have purchased. However, all features
are documented. You should be aware of which features are included with the
version of the product you have purchased. If a feature is not accessible in the
product user interface, it is likely not included with your version of the product.
Refer to the Symantec Web site for information about features included with your
version of Norton Ghost.
When you delay licensing
If you choose to delay installation of the product license (for a maximum of 30
days from the date of installation), the following features are unavailable until
you install a valid license:
Copy Drive
Create Recovery Disk
LightsOut Restore
Convert to Virtual Disk
All other features are enabled during the 30 day grace period.
If you are using an Evaluation copy of the product, it also expires after 30 days.
However, all features are enabled until the end of the evaluation period, at which
time you must purchase the product or uninstall it. You can purchase a license at
any time (even after the evaluation period expires) without reinstalling the
software.
21Installing Norton Ghost
Preparing for installation