backing up ...Ghost/Windows backup

[mickd]

probably a dumb question but when Nortons Ghost or Windows XP backup is used, does it back up the Operating System as well OR just programs installed, I want to reformat my system drive & replace a possibly dicky XP Pro but don't want the hassle of having to reinstall all my programs again.

thanks

[dcrowder32]

Ghost does entire partition or entire drive including OS. Works well.

[mickd]

thanks, but if I reformat & reinstall XP Pro, then restore the ghost image, won't it also restore the suspect operating system as well ?

Thanks

[xper]

thanks, but if I reformat & reinstall XP Pro, then restore the ghost image, won't it also restore the suspect operating system as well ?

Thanks

Yes.