Error 3259 when tried to download iOS5

Hi,
keep on trying to download the update and do all the prompts about backing up stuff before the download etc
tried it last night didnt get very far and got error 3259...
tried it this morning and got to about half way and error 3259
just trying again now and it seems to be estimated time of 5 hours
now I know I have a crap internet speed but is that about right? is it the slow internet that is making it crash and making me have to start the ENTIRE download again?
what is error 3259 anyways? I havent had problems with previous downloading of software updates?
hope someone can help thanks

Hello all,
I had the same issue with attempting to update the iOS 5 software for the past week now and receiving the same failed update (with error message).  The anti-virus program that I use is Kaspersky Pure.  I googled and read all threads on how to fix this issue.  Most people recommended doing a direct download, which I initiated, but that didn't work or uninstalling the anti-virus software, which I can't do because I don't have my installation cd.  So, what I did was the following, I wasn't expecting for it to work but I guess anything would help at this point; however this technique worked perfectly and now I have the update !  Keep in mind I have Windows Vista.
1. I went to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
A pop up window will display and you have to go to "Windows Firewall Properties"
Under (all 3 ) Domain Profile, Private Profile, and Public Profile set the "Firewall State" to off.  Hit Apply then exit.
2.  Next I went to Kaspersky Pure and did the following:
I opened the "Settings" for the antivirus program. I went to "Protection."  This will open the "Network Ports" screen.  I unchecked every port (I mean every single port).  Under the same tab I also unchecked "Monitor all ports for specified applications."
Still working under the "Protection" tab under each sub tab I unchecked everything that was checked
Finally I restarted my computer with the Iphone connected
3. Voila! The update worked.
Hope this helps you guys.

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