• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: No
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ProgramFiles\ Norton Ghost\ ghoststartservice.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:Yes

Description:

The known file ghoststartservice.exe is related to the Norton system work utilities. It allows hard disk drives to be copied and backed up on disc images. It is a non-essential process and must not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. It is recommended that the file ghoststartservices.exe should not be immobilized as it is required for essential applications to function properly. Also it is highly recommended to run a free performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU, and Internet settings. Also, the file ghoststartservice.exe is an integral part of Norton ghost. It is also an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk; the Process Server database currently registers the file ghoststartservice.exe to Symantec.

The Norton system works utilities permit the user to clean, repair, and optimize their computer. With its one-button checkup feature, it also diagnoses and fixes computer problems with the help of Norton utilities. It can also quickly and permanently remove unwanted Internet clutter, temporary files, and other private information about Internet activity through Norton cleanup. It allows you to easily see which software processes are running on your system and which ones are affecting its overall performance with the help of process viewers. They also have system optimizers that put you in charge of your Microsoft Windows operating system by allowing you to control access to your Windows settings. They also have Chuckle Diagnostics that perform an examination of your PCs hardware to determine its stability and capabilities.

The Symantec Corporation, makers of the Norton System Work Utilities, became popular because of Q&A, a dual mode product that simultaneously served as a word processor and database

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.