I bought strait from Atari......no problems.

And here's a nice long thread of other STEAM users having the same issue.

http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=88549

If you've read any of the threads here about it, your download issue is probably caused by Steam, which is in no way something that Cryptic has control over but have stated they are speaking with Steam to get them to fix it.

Since the game has its own patcher/laucher, you should change Steam's setting and set it to ignore updates for STO.

Stop blaming crypic.
it's steam's fault, and you're fault for going with steam.

ive had no issues today...actually ive been very impressed with results so far...must just be you eh?

Must admit patched up with official downloader no problem.

Cryptic puts trust in STEAM, and allows them to distribute their product. Steam fails, and cryptic has no blame at all? Wow. Drop the ball on that one.

I do think advocating another poster to do suicide is against the ToS of this forum.

If you have an issue like this please visit our support forums, or open a support ticket at http:www.startrekonline.com/support.

We will be more than happy to assist you as soon as we are able.

Please do not flame or insult individuals with problems.

Thanks,

Stormshade