Can I stop iTunes from downloading the SD version when I purchase HD Video?

When I order the HD versions of a program, my computer shows both a standard and HD version on the Downloads list, and tries to download both of them.
Also, shows that I have deleted keep re-appearing and trying to re-download whenever I launch iTunes. How can I stop this? I keep trying to delete them off of my Purchased and Downloads list, and they keep coming back.
I wouldn't be so concerned except that my cable company has a monthly bandwidth cap, and downloading two versions of the same show and constantly downloading the same shows over and over wastes bandwidth I would rather use for other things.

pwndcake wrote:
When I order the HD versions of a program, my computer shows both a standard and HD version on the Downloads list, and tries to download both of them.
yes, that's what happens. when you download a HD version, you automatically get the SD for use with e.g. an iPod Touch.
Also, shows that I have deleted keep re-appearing and trying to re-download whenever I launch iTunes. How can I stop this? I keep trying to delete them off of my Purchased and Downloads list, and they keep coming back.
send an e-mail to the iTS customer service using this form and ask the folks there to remove the items from your download queue.
JGG
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