Comment Re:Learned to mistrust the cloud with Steam (Score 1) 262
That is the odd part, no error message, and nothing in the log files. The install elsewhere-and-backup technique is a good idea for the games; though it makes updating a massive hassle, at least it gets the thing playable.
Making backups of cloud-based software is probably a good idea anyhow. (As far as DRMed games go... well you get what you pay for.)