Recovery mayhem

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My computer has the owner create own recovery/restore
discs. Before doing so, we are to backup our files.
Like an idiot, I included my "Windows" and "Program
Files" folders, which were put on my cd/dvd (E drive
cache(?). Of course, files did not even fit on a dvd.
Tried deleting said folders, but access was denied and
asked to check if file was currently in use
(.dll,.fon,.ttf,.PNF,etc.). I had no other programs in
use. Tried deleting most files that did not que error,
and believe I was able to make backup cd and then
recovery dvd. However, "Windows" folder still in E:
drive cache (somehow was able to delete Program Files
folder today). Folders/files have lighter color icon and
an arrow pointing down in lower-left corner (maybe link
to original file on C: drive?). Please help. Thanks.