new patch now downloading

hey guys im kinda new to crossfire, i downloaded the game and then went to start it.
it wouldn't start and i couldn't play because it said that a pathc is currently running but yet it's been sayign that for 1 hour and i have no percentage up. and it is not my speed as i run fairly fast and can downlaod 1gb in about 2hrs so any help would be greatly apreciated.
ty in advance