Symantec

Norton Ghost 12.0 [OLD VERSION]

Name: Norton Ghost 12.0 [OLD VERSION]
Brand: Symantec
SKU: B000NKPFD4

Bottom line: The Symantec Norton Ghost 12.0 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Recovers your system and data even when you can't restart your operating system

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Symantec Ghost 12.0. Norton Ghost 12.0 provides advanced backup and recovery for your computer. Includes the backup protection you expect with powerful new features including on-disk system recovery environment and integrated desktop search indexing. Incremental backups and enhanced compression help reduce the amount of required storage while available encryption keeps it safe. Norton Ghost 12.0 works with most storage devices including external hard drives networked drives and recordable and re-writeable CDs and DVDs. And whether you choose full backups or file and folder archive Norton…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Symantec Norton Ghost 12.0 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Symantec's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Backs up everything on your computer - digital music, photos, financial documents, applications, settings, operating system, etc. - in one easy step
Recovers your system and data even when you can't restart your operating system
Makes incremental backups to maximize space and save time
Makes backups on the fly, without restarting your system
Automatically creates an initial backup schedule based on your computer's configuration

Full Specifications

Brand	Symantec

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