There is often confusion regarding the version numbering of Symantec Ghost.

The specific build represents the pinnacle of this legacy software—a hybrid bootable environment capable of handling both legacy BIOS systems (x86) and modern UEFI systems (x64). This article explores the technical capabilities, use cases, installation process, and the strategic advantages of keeping this specific BootCD in your recovery arsenal.

Use x86 for PCs made before 2012 (Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4, early i3/i5). Use x64 for any system with a UEFI firmware, a GPT boot disk, or more than 4GB of RAM.