~upd~ | Symantec Ghost 12.0.0.11573 Bootcd -x86-x64-

Here’s a helpful write-up for Symantec Ghost 12.0.0.11573 BootCD (x86/x64) — covering what it is, its key features, use cases, and practical tips.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Performance Benchmarks (Tested on SATA III SSD → HDD)

| Operation | Speed (MB/s) | Time for 120GB Image | |-----------|--------------|----------------------| | Clone (Disk to Disk) | ~2,100 MB/s | ~1 minute (SSD target) | | Create Image (to USB 3.0) | ~850 MB/s | ~2.5 minutes | | Deploy Image via Multicast | ~600 MB/s (1Gbit LAN) | ~3 minutes per PC |

Note: Speeds are heavily dependent on source/target media. NVMe is not recommended. Symantec Ghost 12.0.0.11573 BootCD -x86-x64-

The Bad (👎)

  1. No Support for Modern Storage

    • NVMe SSDs are often not detected without manually injecting drivers into the WinPE.
    • 4K Advanced Format drives require alignment tweaks, or performance suffers.
    • BitLocker-encrypted drives must be decrypted first—no native support.

  2. Clunky UEFI Handling
    While it can clone GPT disks, the BootCD’s boot menu often struggles with secure boot. You’ll likely need to disable Secure Boot or switch to legacy CSM mode. Here’s a helpful write-up for Symantec Ghost 12

  3. Slow Incremental Imaging
    The "Incremental" backup feature is primitive compared to Veeam or Macrium Reflect. Differential images are large and slow to create.

  4. Outdated Interface
    The classic blue DOS-like UI hasn’t changed in 15 years. It gets the job done, but expect zero touchscreen or modern mouse integration. No Support for Modern Storage

  5. No Cloud or VSS Integration
    Ghost does not use Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) effectively, so backing up a live Windows OS is risky (inconsistent files). You must boot into the BootCD for a clean snapshot.

1. Hardware Agnostic Cloning

Ghost 12.0.0.11573 uses sector-based or file-based cloning. It ignores the host OS, allowing you to clone any file system (NTFS, FAT32, EXT2/3/4, etc.) or—in sector-by-sector mode—even unknown or proprietary partition tables.

1. Dual Architecture Support (x86 and x64)

Unlike older BootCDs that were locked to 16-bit or 32-bit environments, this version intelligently detects the target hardware and loads the appropriate kernel and drivers. This ensures compatibility with: