For Hiren Boot Cd Hot!: Ghost32 7z

In Hiren's Boot CD (HBCD), "Ghost32" refers to the 32-bit Windows version of Symantec Ghost , a powerful tool for disk imaging, cloning, and backup

. Because Ghost is a commercial product, it was removed from later versions of Hiren's Boot CD (starting with version 11.0) due to licensing restrictions. Super User Ghost32.7z

file is a compressed package that users can manually add back into a customized Hiren’s ISO to restore this functionality. Integrating Ghost32.7z into Hiren's Boot CD 15.2 To add Ghost back into HBCD 15.2, you must use the HBCDCustomizer utility included in the HBCD download package. Super User Extract the ISO HBCDCustomizer.exe

and select "Extract ISO" to unpack the HBCD files to a folder (usually C:\MyBootCD Prepare the File : Locate your own licensed copy of Ghost32.exe . Compress it into a file named Ghost32.7z for DOS versions). Place the File ghost32 7z for hiren boot cd

: Move your compressed Ghost file to the following directory within your extracted folder: For Windows Mini XP HBCD\Programs\Files\Ghost32.7z HBCD\Dos\Ghost.7z Rebuild the ISO

: Return to the HBCDCustomizer tool and click "Make ISO" to create a new, customized bootable image that includes Ghost. Super User How to Use Ghost32 on Hiren's Boot CD Once you have booted into Hiren's (typically via Mini Windows XP ), follow these steps to run the utility: Launch Program : Open the from the desktop or system tray. Navigate to Ghost Basic Operations To Create an Image . Choose your source drive and destination to save the To Restore an Image From Image . Locate your backup file and select the destination drive to overwrite. Common Issues "File Missing" Error : This occurs if the Ghost32.7z Ghost32.uha file is not in the correct folder ( HBCD\Programs\Files ) or is named incorrectly.

: Ghost is a paid product from Broadcom (formerly Symantec). Most modern HBCD versions, like Hiren's BootCD PE , do not include it by default to remain legal and free. free alternatives In Hiren's Boot CD (HBCD), "Ghost32" refers to

to Ghost that are already built into the latest Hiren's Boot CD PE? Add Ghost32 to Hiren's CD 15.2 - Super User

follow steps A-D wait until extraction is done. wait until image creation is finished. burn a newly created image. Super User Add Ghost32 to Hiren's CD 15.2 - Super User

Abstract

Ghost32 (Symantec/Norton Ghost 32-bit) is a disk imaging tool widely used for cloning and backup. Hiren’s BootCD (and its modern variants like Hiren’s BootCD PE) bundle utilities including Ghost32 and 7-Zip to create, restore, and manage disk images. This paper summarizes Ghost32’s role, how 7-Zip is used with images, compatibility and legal considerations, and a recommended workflow for creating/restoring images within Hiren’s Boot environment. Abstract Ghost32 (Symantec/Norton Ghost 32-bit) is a disk

Combining Both Tools

A practical workflow:

  1. Boot into Hiren’s Boot CD (Mini XP).
  2. Use 7z to extract a compressed system image or drivers.
  3. Use Ghost32 to capture or deploy a partition image.
  4. Restore a .gho image to a new disk, then extract additional files with 7z.

✅ Where to place them on the USB/ISO:

X:\HBCD\Programs\Ghost32.exe
X:\HBCD\Programs\7z.exe
X:\HBCD\Programs\7z.dll

Or, simpler: put both in X:\Tools\

Verdict

For vintage systems or legacy deployments, Ghost32 + 7z on Hiren’s Boot CD provides a lightweight, scriptable offline imaging solution. Keep a copy of HBCD 15.2 (last classic release) for such tasks.

Prerequisites

  1. A Hiren’s BootCD PE USB: You should already have a USB drive formatted and set up with Hiren’s BootCD PE.
  2. Ghost32 Files: You need the ghost32.exe (for 32-bit) or ghost64.exe (for 64-bit) file. These are often found inside a Ghost folder in legacy Hiren's ZIP files or as a standalone utility.
  3. 7-Zip: Installed on your working computer to extract files if they are archived.

3. Use Cases