Prior to version 12, Ghost was notorious for struggling with GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks. Build 12.0.0.10618 natively supports:
You are deploying Windows 11, use BitLocker extensively, or have access to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) / FOG Project. Symantec Ghost Boot CD 12.0.0.10618 -x64-
As noted by technical demonstrations on YouTube , the boot disk supports TCP/IP, allowing technicians to map network drives and stream images directly from a central server. Prior to version 12, Ghost was notorious for
: Create an exact "ghost" of your entire hard drive, including the OS, programs, and settings, for rapid recovery after a crash. How to Use the Ghost Boot CD : Create an exact "ghost" of your entire
: Create .GHO files that store a complete copy of a hard drive, including the OS, applications, and settings.
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is a legacy product. While version 12 is highly stable, ensure you verify compatibility with the latest NVMe drives and very new hardware chipsets, as the driver database on this specific build may be outdated for cutting-edge 2024/2025 hardware.
| Feature | Ghost 11.5 (Legacy) | Ghost 12.0.0.10618 (x64) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent | Excellent | | UEFI (GPT) | No/Fails | Yes (Limited) | | NVMe Drives | No | Partial (WinPE drivers req.) | | Windows 11 | No | Maybe (Not recommended) | | Windows 7/10 | Poor | Good |