Can not download Windows Support Software on Bootcamp 5.0

Hi guys,
I'm running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 and Bootcamp 5.0.
Recently bought Windows 7 Home Prof. and installed it already via Bootcamp.
All nice and well so far
Only when I'm trying to download the windows support software it starts with the download, but somewhere in the
middle of it stops and comes up with the message that it could not download the file.
I have tested my internet connection and it runs as usual.
My questions are:
1. Is there another place I can get windows support software for Mountain Lion 10.8.2 and download it manually?
2. What's causing my problem?
3. Is it possible to downgrade to an earlier bootcamp version if that solves the issue?
Thank you & looking forward to your ideas.!

PowerGlider wrote:
I have the same situation, very frustrating. When I go to download the support software it stalls with the insallation bar at about 20% complete, then nothing, 20 minutes of nothing moving!
I quit after 20 minutes. What's up with "support" software that doesn't work? If support doesn't work doesn't leave much confidence in anything else.
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Thanks Bob.
I finally got it working.
In the end what was needed was a huge amount of patience.
After about 6 attempts downloading the windows support software and burn it
To a CD, I had another 5 attempts downloading and saving the file to an external
Memory drive.
Sometimes it got stuck at 20%
other times the download bar went to 40-50% and then got stuck with the error message.
During all my attempts I had the same network settings and I always was connected to my broadband Internet via wireless LAN.
Initial time invested was 2-3 days as the waiting always took a lot of time until the error message showed up.
I'm happy that my bootcamp windows finally has the drivers it needs,
But apple should seriously consider to check their download servers as
The next person who has to sit through this process will certainly
Not speak that diplomatic about this experience.
Try again, be patient, 20 mins is nothing.

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