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Attempt to set up a Sync Vault. This involves drilling thru the menus and filling in the dialogue for creating a Sync Vault. Press the button to create it.
Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]Y
Expected result
Either it makes a Sync Vault or it tells me I need to pay money to do so.
Actual result
Failed Silently
Once I figured out that I may need to pay for it up front, I did. And things worked.
It did have me scratching my head. Please tell me rather than doing nothing.