Compiling an image file

If you add or delete files from within an image file, the image file becomes fragmented. Symantec Ghost takes longer to restore a fragmented image than a compiled file. Compiling a file defragments it, which improves performance during the restore.

Check the properties of the image file to see whether compilation is recommended.

To compile an image file

1.

On the File menu, click Compile.

2.

Type a name and location for the first new file.

If you are splitting a file all new files created are saved in the same location. Use a different name from the original image file to avoid confusion.

3.

Click Save.

4.

If you are splitting the file, click OK each time that you are prompted to create a new span segment.