# How to stop Vanguard download

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**Category:** EVE Launcher\
**Created:** [December 6, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/how-to-stop-vanguard-download/431234 "2023-12-06T18:38:11Z")\
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Here’s what I do to stop it.

- Highlight a non-vanguard slot in the account / launcher;

- Close the launcher, including system tray;

- Wait a minute and restart the launcher;

At that point, the vanguard download should be paused until you click on the vanguard character slot again.

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