Why does it open a software update when i want to restore my iphone?

I'm restoring my iphone, but it only opens a software update that is taking forever to download, even though its a small file. My iphone is already up to date. Why is it doing this and how do i get around it if it isn't necessary?

To restore your iPhone, iTunes re-installs the iOS software, hence the download.
It is necessary for the phone to be restored via iTunes.

Http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1275 see this

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