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Summary: Exit Steam using steps #1 and #2 from Method One. Press “Enter,” then close your Internet browser. Restart your computer, then relaunch the Steam client.


Alright, so maybe you're not really in the mood to put in tons of effort. But you are of the practice makes habit sort of mind, so how can you fake it? Start by exclaiming things. Whether it's "Hell yeah!" or "jolly good," or "Well sit me down and call me Sally!" is up to you. The more you react and with pizzazz, the more people will be fooled. Imagine your friend Ted walks into the room. You two make eye contact, give each other a nod, and you say, "Sup." Not even in question form. Just "sup." He responds with, "Yo." Greeting exchanged. Now imagine Ted walks into the room and you say, "HEY, TED! OHMIGOSH I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!" and then you run around to room, arms flailing like the T-Rex you've always wanted to be. Who's enthusiastic now, huh? So an integral part of "HEY, TED! OHMIGOSH I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!" was the running around bit. You can't really sit back in your armchair, eyebrows unmoving, glued to the Discovery channel and exclaim those words with the same effect (well, you could...). So the next time you find yourself thinking, "It would be appropriate to be excited right now," do something with yourself. Jump up and down. Wave your arms like a madman (don't do this in public). Hi-five your grandma (especially if she's the one who wants you to be more energetic). Make a choice and commit to it. You could do a happy dance. You could make a finger gun and pretend you're the Fonz. You could point your thumbs at yourself and talk about how awesome you are. Why don't you try them all out and see what reactions you get? When you're thinking "enthusiasm...enthusiasm," instead try thinking, "bigger." How can you make everything you're doing bigger? Try remembering this: you're not in a movie. There is no camera. You're on a stage where you have to show 1500 people in the 4th balcony that's practically a half mile away of what you're feeling, thinking, and doing. How might your behavior get grander? The next time your roommate walks in and says, "Hey, roomie. I just made cupcakes!" you're not going to respond with, "Oh, awesome, thanks. I love cupcakes." No, no, no. You're going to punch the air John Bender Breakfast Club style, get on both knees and exclaim, "My cupcake queen, how can I repay thee?" and then run to the kitchen and shove a cupcake in your face. You're truly taking one for the team. Go you. All of this advice just won't jive with those around you if your face doesn't match your words, tone, or body. When Ted walks in the room, smile. Widen your eyes. When roommate #2 informs you she's made you cupcakes, drop your jaw in gratitude. Whenever you're faking an emotion (you can be enthusiastically negative, by the way), make sure you're covering all your bases. You know exactly how to do this. You've seen people before and what facial expressions go with what emotion. The only thing you have to change is to make it bigger, making sure it registers with people. You gotta make sure your enthusiasm is heard and seen. So about that "heard" part. It's not so much that loudness equates with enthusiasm, it's just that quietness usually equates with a lack of enthusiasm. So when you're telling Ted how happy you are to see him, don't do it in a whisper. When you're overjoyed about cupcakes, put your lungs to work. There's no need to scream, but your enthusiasm should be a bit unconstrained, if you will. Take whatever's normal for you and bump 'er up a notch. Think of what a teenage girl does when she sees Robert Pattinson or Justin Bieber. She screams and gets all flitty. Don't do that. But do make a note. When enthusiasm needs to be displayed, channel your inner Team Edward (but feel free to keep it at a dull roar). If nothing else, do it satirically. Only you need to know that you're poking fun at those around you. Why do they demand enthusiasm anyway?

Summary: Exclaim things. Move around. Get theatrical. Use your face. Go for volume.


You can buy this paint from a craft store. It is different from silver spray paint in that it has a reflective, mirror-like finish. Some brands call it "looking glass spray." A vase or mason jar would work the best, but you can use other items too, like a glass lamp shade. Spray the item with glass cleaner, then wipe it down with a lint-free cloth. Be sure to clean both the inside and outside of the item. If you plan on painting the inside of the item, cover the outside with masking tape. If you will be painting the outside of the item, then stuff the item with newspaper. Painting the inside will give you a nicer finish, but you won't be able to use it as a vase. Painting the outside will leave some texture, but you'll be able to use it as a vase. Choose a spray bottle that has a mist setting--do not use the kind with a jet stream. Fill the bottle halfway with white vinegar and the rest of the way with water. Close the bottle, then shake it up to mix the solution inside. Go outside or into a well-ventilated room. Shake the can of spray paint, then hold it 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) away from the glass item. Apply a light, even coat of spray paint using a sweeping, side-to-side motion.  Some people like to spray the glass with the vinegar-water first, let it dry for 1 minute, then apply the paint.  The paint will look cloudy when you first apply it, but it will eventually turn more reflective. Apply a light, even coating of your vinegar-water solution to the item. Use enough vinegar-water to bead the glass, but not so much that it starts to drip. You should do this even if you applied the vinegar-water before the paint. Crumple up a paper towel, then press it against the wet glass. The paper will pick up the excess water and paint, and leave behind a crinkled texture. Press lightly to remove less paint, and firmly to remove more paint.  Don't rub the paper towel across the glass or you will get streaks. To make the mottling effect more controlled, dampen the paper towel with the vinegar-water first. Mirror-finish paint is very thin, so 1 coat may not be enough to get the coverage you want. If the glass is too translucent for you, simply spray the glass with more mirror-finish paint, mist it with vinegar-water, then blot it. Plan on doing 2 to 3 more coats of paint. For a more distressed look, apply a coat of flat, black paint to the inside of the item, then blot it with a crumpled up paper towel. Let the paint dry for 10 minutes, then apply a final misting of mirror-finish spray paint. Do not spray it with vinegar-water or blot it. This will help give you a smoother finish. Most spray paint takes 15 to 20 minutes to dry to the touch, but it can take longer if you live in a cold or humid area. Once the paint has dried completely, remove any newspaper or masking tape. Display the item as desired.  Some paints have a curing time of several days. Check the label to be sure. If you painted the outside of the vase or jar, you can fill it with water and use it as a vase for fresh flowers.
Summary: Get a can of mirror-finish spray paint. Clean your glass item with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth. Mask off the side of the item that you won't be painting. Fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar. Apply a light coat of mirror-finish paint in a well-ventilated area. Let the paint dry for 2 minutes, then spray it with the vinegar-water. Blot the glass with a wadded up paper towel. Repeat the process to get the look you want. Apply a final coat of paint if you want a smoother finish. Wait for the paint to dry before using the glass item.