Stopped OSX download

my internet connection stopped my download of OSX now i can't get OSX to download at all. any idea how i can get it going again? computer still shows Lion as OS

Similar to a thread earlier today. Second last post explains how the poster succeeded:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/25261830#25261830
Also this may be of help (under Stalled Download):
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/10/mavericks-issues-and-fixes/#slideid-23477 1

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