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122 Using Ghost Explorer to modify image file contents
Splitting an image file
Splitting an image file
You can split an existing image file into smaller spans. This function is useful if,
for example, you need to split a file into two or more files that can then be saved
onto a CD/DVD drive that is unsupported by Norton Ghost. Once this option is
set, it becomes the default for all regenerated files.
See “Spanned image files” on page 64.
Note: If the CD-R/RW drive is supported by Norton Ghost, then you can save an
image file directly to CD as it is created.
See “Creating a backup image file” on page 36.
To split an existing image file
1 In Ghost Explorer, open the image file.
2 Select one of the following:
■ The image file
■ A single partition
3 On the File menu, click Options.
4 In the Span Split Point (MB) field, type the required size.
If you are splitting the file to save onto CD, then set the size to 600 MB.
5 Click Autoname Spans if you want Ghost Explorer to choose a default name
for additional span files that it creates.
6 Click OK.
7 Type a name and location for the first new file.
All the new files created are saved in the same location. Use a different name
from the original image file to avoid confusion.
8 Click OK to start the regeneration.
9 Click OK each time that you are prompted to create a new span segment.
Compiling a file
If you add or delete files from within an image file, the image file becomes
fragmented. Norton Ghost takes longer to restore a fragmented image than a
compiled file. Compiling a file defragments it, which improves performance
during the restore.