Download an ISO editing tool (such as UltraISO or Rufus) to open your Hiren's BootCD image file.
@echo off title Launching Ghost32 :: Extract Ghost32 to the temporary RAM drive 7z.exe x "%~dp0ghost32.7z" -o"%TEMP%\Ghost" -y :: Launch the application start "" "%TEMP%\Ghost\ghost32.exe" exit Use code with caution. 3. Rebuilding the ISO or USB
ghost32.exe -clone,mode=save,src=1,dst= -sure -fx | 7z a -mx9 -si image.gho.7z ghost32 7z for hiren boot cd repack
Place the executable inside a dedicated workspace folder named Ghost32 .
Because Windows PE runs primarily in RAM, you can use a simple batch file ( .bat ) to extract the 7z archive on demand. Create a file named launch_ghost.bat with the following logic: Download an ISO editing tool (such as UltraISO
: It runs directly in the Windows PE environment without needing a full installation.
Create exact sector-by-sector images of hard drives ( .GHO files). Clone drives directly from one disk to another. Restore corrupted operating systems in a matter of minutes. Cast disk images over a local network. Why 7z Compression? Rebuilding the ISO or USB ghost32
Once modifications are complete, you need to repack the files into a bootable ISO.
is the 32-bit Windows PE application version of Symantec Norton Ghost . Unlike standard file-copying tools, Ghost copies raw data directly from sectors, allowing it to clone entirely identical Windows partitions, master boot records (MBRs), and logical partition schemes seamlessly. The 32-bit variant runs inside standard lightweight WinPE preboot environments. What is Hiren's Boot CD (Classic vs. PE)?
The classic Hiren’s BootCD (v15.2 and earlier) relied heavily on a DOS-based menu, which faces compatibility hurdles on modern UEFI-based hardware. The modern iteration, , is based on Windows 10 x64. Because it provides a legitimate, driver-supported Windows desktop environment, running a 32-bit application like Ghost32 requires either built-in WoW64 (Windows on Windows 64-bit) support or a dedicated 32-bit WinPE subsystem. Why Use a "Ghost32 7z Repack"?