Ghost 9.0 Requires .net framework

[Kent Moore]

Hi:
I am interested in buying the new Norton Ghost 9.0 and have read 2 reviews
both of which mention as a negative that Ghost now requires that you install
..net framework 1.1 which I see is available on Windows Update and also on
the Ghost CD. One of the reviewers said that the .net framework "can add a
lot of code and complexity to your system." Has anyone seen a problem with
the .net framework. Are there any disadvantages to having it on my system.
Will it slow things down or cause other conflicts. I have Window XP SP2
800 P3 and 512 Ram. Thanks for your help. Kent

 

[dude]

Hi .. I have net framework 1.1 and i don't see any
problems with it beside it will change the way your
computer boots up ... I mean if you are used to having
your computer boot up without entering a user name or
password , well net framework will make you do such but
again there is a way around that too were your computer
will boot up without entering user name and password ...
Just go to the following start >>> run >>> Type this >>>
control userpasswords2 <<< click ok and then a window
will open once there just remove the check mark that you
see there and click ok or apply , that will make your
computer boot up without entering any user name or
password ...

 

[Kent Moore]

Thanks Dude. Yes I am not used to entering a password and would rather not
since my computer is secure in a home environment. Thanks for the advice.
Kent

 

[V Green]

Thanks Dude. Yes I am not used to entering a password and would rather not
since my computer is secure in a home environment. Thanks for the advice.
Kent

Kent-

Just better bite the bullet and install it.

More and more programs are based on it, it's more
or less going to replace the VB runtimes, etc. and will
become more and more necessary for programs to run.

I have NO idea what kinda strange thing "dude" did to
his system such that he feels that installing
..NET framework now requires him to enter a password...
such is NOT the case in my experience.

He may be confusing .NET framework with .NET passport,
a totally different beast.

 

[Larry]

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More and more programs are based on it, it's more
or less going to replace the VB runtimes, etc. and will
become more and more necessary for programs to run.

I have NO idea what kinda strange thing "dude" did to
his system such that he feels that installing
.NET framework now requires him to enter a password...
such is NOT the case in my experience.

He may be confusing .NET framework with .NET passport,
a totally different beast.

When I installed Ghost 9.0 and .NET framework 1.1, the reboot sequence
did bring me back up into the default administrator account. But
using the procedure described by Dude the situation was quickly
rectified, and I was back into my "normal" user account (with
administrator priveledges). And, yes, I think that you are right
about the future need for .NET framework. People are going to fuss,
fume, sputter, and claim that it did all kinds of evil things to their
machine, but they had better get used to the idea.

 

[V Green]

When I installed Ghost 9.0 and .NET framework 1.1, the reboot sequence
did bring me back up into the default administrator account. But
using the procedure described by Dude the situation was quickly
rectified, and I was back into my "normal" user account (with
administrator priveledges). And, yes, I think that you are right
about the future need for .NET framework. People are going to fuss,
fume, sputter, and claim that it did all kinds of evil things to their
machine, but they had better get used to the idea.

Huh. Interesting.

When I installed the .NET standalone, from the
MSDN CD's, this didn't happen...

Will keep it in mind, though.

 

[CS]

Do yourself a favor and take a look at True Image by Acronis. Much
easier to use than Ghost and in my experience with it, supports a much
wider range of removable devices. Also it doesn't require the .NET
framework to be installed.

www.acronis.com

 

[Greg R]

Before you get ghost 9.0
I would get ghost 2003
I have system works pro 2003
All I use is ghost. I like it to best. Plus it can restore Ntfs from
dos boot disk. It does take some trial and error to learn.
Yes, it works for xp sp2 rtm

Greg R

 

[Rock]

Hi:
I am interested in buying the new Norton Ghost 9.0 and have read 2 reviews
both of which mention as a negative that Ghost now requires that you install
.net framework 1.1 which I see is available on Windows Update and also on
the Ghost CD. One of the reviewers said that the .net framework "can add a
lot of code and complexity to your system." Has anyone seen a problem with
the .net framework. Are there any disadvantages to having it on my system.
Will it slow things down or cause other conflicts. I have Window XP SP2
800 P3 and 512 Ram. Thanks for your help. Kent

More and more apps will be using .Net Framework. It's not an issue
really. Don't use that as a reason not to use Ghost. I use Drive Image
which was originally written by PowerQuest and works great.. That uses
the .Net framework. Then Symantec bought Powerquest which is why you
see Ghost 9 based on .Net framework. Symantec markets both products now.

 

[Greg R]

More and more apps will be using .Net Framework. It's not an issue
really. Don't use that as a reason not to use Ghost. I use Drive Image
which was originally written by PowerQuest and works great.. That uses
the .Net framework. Then Symantec bought Powerquest which is why you
see Ghost 9 based on .Net framework. Symantec markets both products now.

Why are the using the .net framework? To lazy to make their own
controls?


Greg R

 

[V Green]

Why are the using the .net framework? To lazy to make their own
controls?

Yep.

It makes things easy. Sometimes too easy, which is why we currently
have a severely broken ATI control panel based on .NET.

 

[Gene Hora]

Just an FYI -- not directly related. I received and installed Ghost 9.0 on
9/09/04. I do have SP2 and the updated .net framework installed as well.
Ghost installed OK, but would not activate with the CD key that came with
the disk.

The activation button remains grayed out and the program still has me on a
"trial" basis for 30 days. Spent 2 days trying to get a live person at
Symantec - the 2 times I did I was transferred to a number that spooled me
around to the beginning automated menus. Finally got an e-mail response and
will attempt to contact by phone tomorrow. On the e-mail advice I removed
ALL Norton products and reinstalled Ghost 9.0, still no luck.

I received the Ghost 9.0 retail box directly from an on-line purchase from
Symantec -- not a download or OEM. Don't know if this is an SP2 problem or
not. Symantec's support site gives little help.

 

[Greg R]

Ghost require activations. That sucks. One program I wont be
updating. I just thought it was for their stupid virus programs.


Greg R

 

[Gene Hora]

Yeah. I'm thinking of returning the product and stay with PowerQuest's Drive
Image 7.0. Don't see where Ghost 9.0 has made much improvement over Drive
Image.

 

[R. McCarty]

Ghost 9.0 is essentially a re-packaged Drive Image 7.0/V2i
protector. Symantec bought PowerQuest and has "Retired"
their original Ghost software and re-branded Drive Image to Ghost.

You'll now see Partition Magic in the traditional Symantec
Yellow box on retail shelves. I think Ghost packages now
say something like "With Drive Image Technology".

 

[CS]

Try True Image from Acronis. www.acronis.com Neither Ghost or Drive
Image will reliably support most external devices whereas True Image
will. Also easier to use. Give it a try, they have a demo for
download.