Removing files from DVD cache

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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.
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John G. said:
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.
.
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Well first on the left pane in Windows Explorer you have an option to delete
temporary files.
Click that and delete them ALL because you can't use windows Explorer drag
and drop to burn to a DVD.
Then start over using whatever DVD burning software came with your computer
and backup your
files to the DVD in that way.
The only things you realy need to worry about backing up, however, are any
documents etc. you created or downloaded. All the other items (the ones that
were on your computer when you bought it) will be on the restore CD's you
will be creating.
But I repeat you CAN'T use XP's drag and drop with Windows Explorer to burn
to DVD.

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