diff --git a/src/install.py b/src/install.py
index 785e75c..71aaee1 100644
--- a/src/install.py
+++ b/src/install.py
@@ -4,14 +4,19 @@ import sys
 import textwrap
 from pathlib import Path
 
+log = logging.getLogger("install")
+
 
 def install():
-    if sys.platform == 'win32' or sys.platform == 'cygwin':
-        _windows_set_icon()
-    else:
-        if _is_executable():
-            _linux_install_desktop_file()
-            _linux_install_icon()
+    try:
+        if sys.platform == 'win32' or sys.platform == 'cygwin':
+            _windows_set_icon()
+        else:
+            if _is_executable():
+                _linux_install_desktop_file()
+                _linux_install_icon()
+    except:
+        log.exception("failed to install system stuff")
 
 
 def _is_executable() -> bool: