How to delete file on itunes library

Hi im having a problem with my itunes library. I was messing around on Itunes and i found the "Add file to library" button and I clicked it because I wanted to move my music from my file folder to itunes and i went to sync the music and a pop up comes up and says "are you sure you want to remove exsisting music, movies, tv shows, books, and tones from this Iphone and sync with this Itunes library", I don't want to click ok because im scared its going to delete everything.
Bottom line I just want to delete the folder I made thats it nothing more nothing less.  Any helpful answers and tips are appreciated. Thanks!
p.s: I have a Windows 8

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