Norton Ghost Instructions

Back up your files with Norton Ghost.

Symantec is known for its protective computer software, and one of these products is Norton Ghost. Unlike most of Symantec's other products, however, Norton Ghost's primary purpose is to back up the files on your computer in case something goes wrong with it. Norton Ghost may be a little bit difficult to understand at first, but after you get used to it, it is a simple process.

Instructions

1. Purchase and download Norton Ghost from the Symantec website (see Resources). Be prepared to submit your name and credit card information on the website when purchasing. Install the program by double-clicking the installation file and clicking "Next" until installation completes.

2. Double-click the Norton Ghost icon on your desktop to launch the program.

3. Click over to the "Tasks" tab. Click "Run or Manage Backups."

4. Click "Define New." Click "Back up my computer" and then "Next."

5. Click the drive representing your computer. Hold down "Ctrl" and click any other additional drives you wish to back up. Click "Next."

6. Click "Recovery point set" and then choose where you want your backup file to go. Click "Next."

7. Type a name for your backup file. Click "Run backup now."

References

• "Norton Ghost 15 Manual"; Symantec; 2009

Resources

• Symantec: Norton Ghost Purchase