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# Background Download Now

**Background Download Now** forces an update from [The TVDB](http://thetvdb.com/) to be downloaded. If *Options>Offline Operation* is enabled you will be asked if you wish to “Ignore offline mode and download anyway” (Yes/No), if you select `Yes` the update will start.