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Maybe I'm missing something, but Steam, having a last modified date *and* time would have helped me here. (i.imgur.com)

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[–]noahjk 10 points11 points ago

personally i'd always trust local files

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points ago

Or you could backup the local files, and then choose the cloud files.

First rule of steam cloud conflicts: TRUST NO ONE.

[–]funkybside[S] 1 point2 points ago

Agreed and that's what I did. In retrospect I can't imagine many, or really any cases where I choose the cloud (short of a fresh local install). Just was surprised the time info wasn't shown. seems a no brainer to include that.

[–]Eromu 4 points5 points ago

I assume you would take the cloud version if you have it installed on multiple machines and your current machine doesn't have the most recent save.

If you are playing on only one machine I would always take the local version.

[–]thesishelp 0 points1 point ago

This is probably the best idea. In any event, if you only use one computer to play your games, then ALWAYS go for the local files.

[–]lukearts 2 points3 points ago

Happens to me every time I load Skyrim :( Just do local files, my PC hates the cloud backup

[–]pblokhout 1 point2 points ago

Well, unless you use it on more than one computer, local files are by definition the newest. The only case you would want the cloud-based files, is when your local ones are corrupt.

[–]Luckydog8816 0 points1 point ago

How do you get to that screen?

[–]Alex2539 0 points1 point ago

It pops up when there's a conflict between the files in Steam's cloud and the local files on your computer. Usually it happens if something interrupts or impedes the normal syncing process.

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