Once the interface appeared, Elias didn't hesitate. Ghost 14 was a powerhouse; it wasn’t just for cloning anymore. It could restore "Cold Images" or browse V2i files with surgical precision.

This is where a comes in. An ISO file is a complete, bit-for-bit image of an optical disc (like a CD or DVD). When you create a bootable ISO, you are creating a miniature, self-contained operating system (based on Windows Preinstallation Environment, or WinPE) that exists outside of your main, potentially corrupted OS.

If your boot menu key does not work, enter the BIOS/UEFI setup by pressing or F2 during startup. Navigate to the Boot tab and move your USB drive to the top of the priority list. Save changes and exit. Step 3: Launch Norton Ghost

Before diving into the technical steps, it's important to understand what Norton Ghost 14 is and why its bootable ISO is so crucial.

Select the drive partition you want to back up (usually your C: drive).

The ISO works independently of your current OS state.