.V2I File Extension

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Disk Image

The v2i file extension is associated with Norton Ghost. It stores disk drive backup images. Norton Ghost allows Windows users to protect data. The v2i file contains a disk image created by Norton Ghos...

General Information

Title V2I File Extension
Extension .v2i
Full Form Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Disk Image
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Symantec Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disk imaging
Additional Functions Backup, Recovery
Features Compressed, Encrypted option

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Backup Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gho, .pqi, .tib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Symantec Norton Ghost Commercial Windows
Veritas System Recovery Commercial Windows