Here is some info I've recieved via a newsletter, the Fred Langa Newsletter that is!:
"It is compatible only with Windows XP because it relies on Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 being correctly installed.... The G9 installation disk will install Net if it is not already present on the users PC.
However a new version of .NETF is installed by Windows XP Service pack 2. which is subsequently upgraded to the Framework installed by Windows Update with Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. The need for a correct installation of Microsoft NET Framework causes endless problems in G9 with slow display, failure to find target disks and unexpected application closure in many cases.
So though compared with Ghost 2003, Ghost 9 is has the advantage of working within Windows it has not yet proved to be a reliable product. Indeed for disaster recovery you are more likely to get help from father Christmas than Ghost 9.
I advise Norton fans to stick with Ghost 2003 for reliable backups or better change to Acronis's True Image 8 which also can work within WindowsXP but is not dependent on Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 , is proved reliable in practice and, unlike Ghost, replies promptly to help service requests"
This was from a reader who reviewed the Ghost 9 product. I personally use the Acronis True Image 7 product and have found it to be excellent! I was a ghost user for many years but moved to Acronis when I upgraded to XP. Fred also recommends "BootItNG" though I've never tried it myself.
Perhaps you could find more info concerning Ghost 9's problems via google.
Cheers