This file is a created by Ghost imaging software, designed to be restored directly to a hard drive or SSD. It bypasses standard Windows Setup, including license activation, driver detection, and OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience).
(Norton Ghost) file format. This method is primarily used for rapid deployment across multiple identical machines or as a full system backup. Overview of .GHO Files file is a disk image created by Symantec/Norton Ghost
Keep your .gho files secure. These files contain a complete snapshot of a system, which can include sensitive data.
: If the system fails to boot after restore, you may need to use a Windows Recovery USB to run bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /rebuildbcd Disk Partitions