If what you outlined is actually all that you have done then your files should be available in your recycle bin I would think.
There should be nothing in the programs folder that would stop your computer from booting up in safe mode.
So, boot up in safe mode. Go to the recycle bin. Highlight the program folder and any other files you want to restore and then pick restore the selected items and voila, they should be back in place. Then just reboot in normal mode and go on your merry way.
If you do not know how to boot Win 10 in safe mode then go here:
7 ways to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10 | Digital Citizen and it tells you various ways to get into safe mode.
If you cannot find the recycle bin then go here:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...9414489?auth=1
It tells how to make the recycle bin show up.
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Right-click desktop and personalize, choose Themes, then Desktop Icon Settings, and check the "recycle bin" box to turn it on (this works in all versions of Windows, not just 10).
If you already did that, but you still don't see the icon, it may mean you're in tablet mode. Tablet mode must be OFF to reach your desktop. That's because when your tablet mode is on, it works like a tablet and shows your Start homepage instead of the desktop.
Finally, if you are sure your tablet mode is already off and the icon should show, make sure your desktop icons aren't hidden. Right-click your desktop wallpaper, go to View, then "Show Desktop Icons" to show them.
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Hope it helps.
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