Increasing the number of threads will not allow you to download faster than the bandwidth your ISP provides. Increasing the number of threads may increase the rate at which the Backblaze Downloader is able to download your restore zip.
This is particularly useful for customer's who cannot use a significant portion of their available download bandwidth due to latency, geographical distance from our data center, or similar network issues.
#Backblaze restore dvd software
Much like the Backblaze client software for backing up your computer, the Backblaze Downloader has the option to run multiple threads.
#Backblaze restore dvd password
The password on your Backblaze account will either need to be changed back to the original password or a new restore requested when logged into the Backblaze website with the new password.
#Backblaze restore dvd zip
Please note: if the password on your Backblaze account was changed or reset after the restore zip was requested, the Backblaze Downloader will fail to login. By default, the Backblaze Downloader will select your desktop, but any other location can be selected, including secondary or external hard drives. Canceling or deleting a restore does not remove the data from your backup.Īfter you have entered your account credentials, you can also choose the location to which the Backblaze Downloader will save your restore zip. If there are older restores under your account you wish to download, you can do so by either deleting or canceling the newer restores from the "My Restores" page of the Backblaze website. The Backblaze Downloader will automatically select the newest restore under your account for download. Once opened, a screen such as the one below will be open:Īfter you have received the email notifying you the restore zip is ready for download, enter the email address registered to your Backblaze account and the account password. To open the Backblaze Downloader, double click on the "bzdownloader" icon. A screenshot of the Backblaze Downloader zip and the contents of the zip, after extraction, can be seen below: Double clicking it will use the built in Windows zip utility to extract the Backblaze Downloader application. When you have located the Backblaze Downloader, you will need to extract it from the downloaded zip. Often, the default location will be your "Downloads" folder. Selecting the "Use Downloader" button will download the "Backblaze Downloader" application to the default location your browser is set to save downloads. The Backblaze Downloader is available here, or on the "My Restores" page, after a zip restore has been created, as shown below: The Backblaze Downloader has a number of advantages over downloading through a web browser, such as generally increased speed, greater reliability, and the ability to resume a download if it is interrupted. When downloading a large zip restore, over 2 GB in total, we recommend using the Backblaze Downloader application. Looking for the macOS guide? It can be found here.
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