Boot Camp 5 Download Issue

Boot Camp 5.05.033 is supposed to be a .zip file.  However, after the dl I don't see this but do see:  Two blue folders (Boot camp and $WinPeDriver$) and an .xtml "page."  The folders contain several files each, none of which are .zip.  Am I downloading the wrong patch?  Am trying to install 64-bit Windows 7 on a separate partition.  Any help appreciated.
thanks.

Windows 7 comes on DVD or burned ISO at slowest possible speed.
I assume you don't have an internal DVD so you have to use a USB-DVD or other method and have Apple driver for USB also on a thumb drive.
The Windows Support Software is used after Windows is installed. And has to be on a MSDOS/FAT partition - USB flash or thumbdrive are great
Check the support page.
Installation Guide Instructions for all features and settings.
Boot Camp 4.0 FAQ Get answers to commonly asked Boot Camp questions.
Windows 7 FAQ Answers to commonly asked Windows 7 questions.
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
- They have not upgraded support articles for Moutain Lion.

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