File Extension Database

Open GHO File

A file with the GHO file extension means it acts as a Norton Ghost backup file.

Norton Ghost, coming from the acronym General Hardware-Oriented System Transfer, is a disk backup and cloning tool originally developed by Binary Research, however in 1998 it was acquired by Symantec.

A file with a GHO extension contains the complete backup of files and folders on your system's hard drive.

Files with a GHO extension are created by your system using Symantec's Norton Ghost program, currently discontinued, to aid in backing up an entire hard drive.

After the cessation in 2013, files with this extension are being created and used with the help of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite.

Software to open a GHO file

To open a GHO file you need the following software package:

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite for Small Business (Not available)

How Can I Open GHO File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GHO file is to find a GHO file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GHO file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GHO file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GHO file opener then try to search online for "GHO viewer", "application to open GHO file" or "open GHO file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GHO file

How Can I Open GHO File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GHO file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GHO file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GHO file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GHO file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GHO file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GHO file then try to search for "GHO viewer", "application to open GHO file" or "read GHO file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GHO file

How Can I Open GHO File on Android

If you downloaded a GHO file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GHO file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GHO".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GHO viewer", "GHO file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GHO File on iPhone or iPad

To open GHO File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GHO file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GHO". This way you can find apps which can open GHO files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GHO viewer" or "GHO file" online in your favorite search engine.

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