Mac OS X combined update can't be saved

I bought the Snow Leopard upgrade disc from Apple two weeksago and the install went with out a problem. I went to check for updates and there’s a rather large OS X combined update 1.06GB.
When I start the download I will generally get about haveway through when the following error occurs:
Mac OS X Combined update cannot be saved.
It says to check my Internet connection, but I can’t find anything wrong with my Internet connection other than it's slow. I’m using a DSL service from one ofthe worst providers in the country.
If I restart the download everything that was downloadedprior will be partially gone. The most recent attempt it went from 520MB downloaded now when I restart it’s down to 81MB downloaded.
Short of me hoofing my iMac to another location is there anyway this update can be downloaded in smaller pieces?

Are you trying to install the update while on-line? If so, download the update .dmg file  http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399 and install it off-line. This is the safest way to install system updates, especially if you have dialup or slow-speed connections.
Another method is to go to a library & take a DVD to download/copy the file.
 Cheers, Tom

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