How to Clear Excel 2003 Auto Recover

1. Launch Excel 2003, then click 'Tools' and 'Options.' The Options window opens.
2. Click the 'Save' tab. Under 'Settings,' click on the box next to 'AutoRecover file location.' Delete the location in the box to clear it.
3. Type a new location. If you don't do this, the AutoRecover tool continues to save documents to the destination you just cleared.
4. Turn off AutoRecover completely by clicking on the check box next to 'Disable AutoRecover,' found under 'Workbook Options.'