Configure a Bitdefender Firewall to Resolve Operation Issues

Depending on its configuration, Bitdefender's firewall may block Backblaze Computer Backup from operating correctly.

Configure Bitdefender Firewall Permissions 

1. Open Bitdefender, and click Modules.
2. Click Firewall.
3. Select the Rules tab, and click Add rule.
4. Set Permission to Allow, and click Browse.
5. Navigate to bztransmit, select the version for your specific OS, and click OK.
   • Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Backblaze\bztransmit.exe
   • Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 32-bit: C:\Program Files\Backblaze\bztransmit.exe
   • Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Backblaze\bztransmit64.exe
6. Click OK, and dismiss all Bitdefender windows.