The Ultimate Guide to Backup and Partition Your Hard Drive with Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2.iso
How to Create a Bootable CD with Norton Ghost 8.3 and Partition Magic 8.2
If you want to protect your data and system from disasters, such as hard drive failure, virus infection, or accidental deletion, you need to have a reliable backup solution. One of the best ways to backup your hard disk partitions is to use Norton Ghost and Partition Magic, two powerful software tools that can help you create, restore, resize, and manage your partitions.
Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2.iso
However, sometimes you may not be able to access Windows or run these tools from within the operating system. In that case, you need to have a bootable CD that can load these tools without depending on Windows. A bootable CD is a disc that contains an operating system or a program that can run independently of your hard drive.
In this article, I will show you how to create a bootable CD with Norton Ghost 8.3 and Partition Magic 8.2, which are included in the Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2.iso file. This file is an image of a CD that contains both tools and a mini version of Windows XP that can boot from the CD. You can use this CD to backup, restore, resize, and manage your partitions easily.
Before we begin, you will need the following things:
A blank CD or DVD and a CD/DVD burner
A computer with Windows installed and a working internet connection
The ISO file of Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2, which you can download from here or here
A software program that can burn ISO files to CDs or DVDs, such as PowerISO or UltraISO
How to create a bootable CD with Norton Ghost and Partition Magic
To create a bootable CD with Norton Ghost and Partition Magic, you need to follow these steps:
How to download the ISO file of Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2
The first step is to download the ISO file of Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2 from one of the links provided above. The file size is about 700 MB, so it may take some time depending on your internet speed. You can use any download manager or browser to download the file.
Once the download is complete, you should have a file named Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2.iso in your download folder. This is the image file that contains all the data and programs that will be burned to the CD.
How to burn the ISO file to a CD or DVD using PowerISO or UltraISO
The next step is to burn the ISO file to a CD or DVD using PowerISO or UltraISO, you need to have one of these software programs installed on your computer. You can download PowerISO from [here] or UltraISO from [here]. Both programs are easy to use and have similar features. Here are the steps to burn the ISO file using PowerISO:
Insert a blank CD or DVD into your CD/DVD burner.
Open PowerISO and click on the Burn button on the toolbar.
In the Burn Image File window, click on the Browse button and locate the ISO file that you downloaded.
Select the Write Speed and the Write Method according to your preference. You can also check the Verify written data option to ensure that the burning process is successful.
Click on the Burn button to start burning the ISO file to the CD or DVD.
Wait for the burning process to finish and then eject the disc.
The steps to burn the ISO file using UltraISO are similar, except that you need to click on the Tools menu and select Burn CD/DVD Image instead of clicking on the Burn button on the toolbar.
How to boot from the CD or DVD and access the tools
The final step is to boot from the CD or DVD that you created and access Norton Ghost and Partition Magic. To do this, you need to change the boot order of your computer so that it can boot from the CD/DVD drive instead of the hard drive. The exact steps may vary depending on your computer model and BIOS settings, but here are some general guidelines:
Restart your computer and press the F2, F10, F12, or Delete key (depending on your computer) to enter the BIOS setup menu.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Boot tab or section.
Select the CD/DVD Drive or Optical Drive as the first boot device. You may need to use the +/- keys or the F5/F6 keys to change the order.
Save and exit the BIOS setup menu by pressing the F10 key or selecting the Save and Exit option.
Your computer will restart and boot from the CD or DVD that you inserted.
Once you boot from the CD or DVD, you will see a menu with several options. You can use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select an option. Here are some of the options that you can choose from:
Norton Ghost 8.3 (Windows XP): This option will load a mini version of Windows XP with Norton Ghost 8.3 installed. You can use this option to backup and restore partitions with Norton Ghost.
Norton Ghost 8.3 (DOS): This option will load a DOS environment with Norton Ghost 8.3 installed. You can use this option to backup and restore partitions with Norton Ghost in DOS mode.
Norton Ghost 8.3 (Windows PE): This option will load a Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) with Norton Ghost 8.3 installed. You can use this option to backup and restore partitions with Norton Ghost in Windows PE mode.
Norton Partition Magic 8.2 (Windows XP): This option will load a mini version of Windows XP with Partition Magic 8.2 installed. You can use this option to resize and manage partitions with Partition Magic.
Norton Partition Magic 8.2 (DOS): This option will load a DOS environment with Partition Magic 8.2 installed. You can use this option to resize and manage partitions with Partition Magic in DOS mode.
Norton Partition Magic 8.2 (Windows PE): This option will load a Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) with Partition Magic 8.2 installed. You can use this option to resize and manage partitions with Partition Magic in Windows PE mode.
Norton BootMagic 8.0 (Windows XP): This option will load a mini version of Windows XP with BootMagic 8.0 installed. You can use this option to install and configure BootMagic, a program that can help you manage multiple operating systems on your computer.
Windows XP (Mini): This option will load a mini version of Windows XP without any additional software. You can use this option to access your files and folders, run basic commands, or troubleshoot your system.
Windows PE (Mini): This option will load a mini version of Windows PE without any additional software. You can use this option to access your files and folders, run basic commands, or troubleshoot your system.
Reboot: This option will restart your computer and boot from the hard drive or the default boot device.
You can choose any of these options depending on your needs and preferences. In the next section, I will show you how to use Norton Ghost and Partition Magic to backup, restore, resize, and manage your partitions.
How to use Norton Ghost and Partition Magic
Norton Ghost and Partition Magic are two of the most popular and powerful tools for hard disk partitioning. They can help you create backups of your partitions, restore them in case of disaster, resize them to fit your needs, and manage them efficiently. Here are some of the main features and functions of these tools:
How to backup and restore partitions with Norton Ghost
Norton Ghost is a program that can create an image file of your partition, which is a compressed copy of all the data and settings on that partition. You can use this image file to restore your partition to its original state or to a different location. You can also use Norton Ghost to clone your entire hard drive or copy one partition to another. Here are the steps to backup and restore partitions with Norton Ghost:
Boot from the CD or DVD that you created and choose one of the options that loads Norton Ghost (Windows XP, DOS, or Windows PE).
Once Norton Ghost is loaded, you will see the main menu with several options. You can use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select an option.
To backup a partition, select the Local option and then the Partition option. You will see a list of all the partitions on your hard drive. Select the partition that you want to backup and press Enter.
You will be asked to choose a destination for the image file. You can save it on another partition, on a network drive, on a USB drive, or on a CD/DVD. Select the destination that suits you best and press Enter.
You will be asked to name the image file and choose some options, such as compression level, password protection, verification, etc. You can leave the default settings or change them according to your preference. Press Enter when you are done.
Norton Ghost will start creating the image file of your partition. You will see a progress bar and some information on the screen. Wait for the process to finish and then press any key to return to the main menu.
To restore a partition, select the Local option and then the Disk option. You will see a list of all the image files that are available on your computer or on other devices. Select the image file that you want to restore and press Enter.
You will be asked to choose a destination for the restored partition. You can restore it to its original location or to a different partition. Select the destination that suits you best and press Enter.
You will be asked to confirm your choice and some options, such as resizing, alignment, etc. You can leave the default settings or change them according to your preference. Press Enter when you are done.
Norton Ghost will start restoring the partition from the image file. You will see a progress bar and some information on the screen. Wait for the process to finish and then press any key to return to the main menu.
Norton Ghost also has other options, such as cloning disks, copying partitions, checking image files, etc. You can explore these options by selecting them from the main menu.
How to resize and manage partitions with Partition Magic
Partition Magic is a program that can help you resize, create, delete, move, merge, split, format, hide, unhide, label, convert, and check your partitions. It supports various file systems, such as FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3, etc. It also has a graphical user interface that makes it easy to use. Here are the steps to resize and manage partitions with Partition Magic:
Boot from the CD or DVD that you created and choose one of the options that loads Partition Magic (Windows XP, DOS, or Windows PE).
Once Partition Magic is loaded, you will see the main window with a list of all the partitions on your hard drive. You can use the mouse or the keyboard to select a partition and perform various operations on it.
To resize a partition, select the partition that you want to resize and click on the Resize/Move button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with a graphical representation of the partition and some options. You can drag the edges of the partition to change its size or enter the desired values in the boxes. You can also move the partition by dragging it to a different location on the disk. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To create a new partition, click on the Create button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the type, size, location, file system, label, and drive letter of the new partition. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To delete a partition, select the partition that you want to delete and click on the Delete button on the toolbar. You will see a confirmation message. Click on the Yes button to proceed.
To move a partition, select the partition that you want to move and click on the Move button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the destination of the partition and whether to copy or move it. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To merge two partitions, select one of the partitions that you want to merge and click on the Merge button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the other partition that you want to merge with and how to handle the files and folders in both partitions. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To split a partition, select the partition that you want to split and click on the Split button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the size and location of the new partition and how to handle the files and folders in both partitions. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To format a partition, select the partition that you want to format and click on the Format button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the file system, cluster size, label, and quick format option of the partition. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To hide or unhide a partition, select the partition that you want to hide or unhide and click on the Hide/Unhide button on the toolbar. You will see a confirmation message. Click on the Yes button to proceed.
To label a partition, select the partition that you want to label and click on the Label button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box where you can enter the new label for the partition. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To convert a partition, select the partition that you want to convert and click on the Convert button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the new file system and cluster size of the partition. Click on the OK button when you are done.
To check a partition, select the partition that you want to check and click on the Check button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose to perform a surface test, fix errors, or recover lost clusters on the partition. Click on the OK button when you are done.
Partition Magic also has other options, such as creating boot disks, viewing properties, exploring files, etc. You can explore these options by selecting them from the main menu or right-clicking on a partition.
Conclusion
In this article, I have shown you how to create a bootable CD with Norton Ghost 8.3 and Partition Magic 8.2, which are included in the Boot Cd Ghost 8 3 Partition Magic 8 2.iso file. You can use this CD to backup, restore, resize, and manage your partitions easily and safely.
Norton Ghost and Partition Magic are two of the best tools for hard disk partitioning. They can help you protect your data and system from disasters, optimize your disk space and performance, and manage multiple operating systems on your computer.
If you want to learn more about these tools or download other versions of them, you can visit their official websites or search for them online. You can also find more tutorials and guides on how to use them on various websites and forums.
I hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions that people ask about Norton Ghost and Partition Magic:
Q: What is the difference between Norton Ghost and Partition Magic?
A: Norton Ghost is a tool that can create image files of your partitions, which are compressed copies of all the data and settings on those partitions. You can use these image files to restore your partitions to their original state or to a different location. Partition Magic is a tool that can help you resize, create, delete, move, merge, split, format, hide, unhide, label, convert, and check your partitions. It supports various file systems, such as FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3, etc.
Q: Can I use Norton Ghost and Partition Magic on Windows 10?
A: No, Norton Ghost and Partition Magic are not compatible with Windows 10. They are designed for older versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. If you want to use these tools on Windows 10, you need to create a bootable CD with them and boot from it.
Q: How can I backup and restore my entire hard drive with Norton Ghost?
A: To backup your entire hard drive with Norton Ghost, you need to select the Local option and then the Disk option from the main menu. You will see a list of all the disks on your computer. Select the disk that you want to backup and press Enter. You will be asked to choose a destination for the image file. You can save it on another disk, on a network drive, on a USB drive, or on a CD/DVD. To restore your entire hard drive with Norton Ghost, you need to select the Local option and then the Disk option from the main menu. You will see a list of all the image files that are available on your computer or on other devices. Select the image file that you want to restore and press Enter. You will be asked to choose a destination for the restored disk. You can restore it to its original location or to a different disk.
Q: How can I create multiple partitions on my hard drive with Partition Magic?
A: To create multiple partitions on your hard drive with Partition Magic, you need to select the partition that you want to split and click on the Split button on the toolbar. You will see a dialog box with some options. You can choose the size and location of the new partitions and how to handle the files and folders in both partitions. Click on the OK button when you are done. You can repeat this process for as many partitions as you want.
Q: How can I manage multiple operating systems on my computer with BootMagic?
A: BootMagic is a program that can help you manage multiple operating systems on your computer. It can create a boot menu that allows you to choose which operating system to load when you start your computer. To use BootMagic, you need to have at least two partitions on your hard drive, each with a different operating system installed. You also need to boot from the CD or DVD that you created and choose the option that loads BootMagic (Win