How to Repair an Excel 2003 File

1. Open Excel by clicking on the 'Start' button and then 'All Programs,' 'Microsoft Office' and 'Microsoft Excel 2003.' The program will launch on your screen.
2. Click on 'File,' 'Open' to display the 'Open' dialog box.
3. Browse to the location of the corrupted Excel file and then click on it once to select it.
4. Click on the down arrow next to the 'Open' button at the bottom of the window to view a list of additional options.
5. Click on 'Open and Repair.' A dialog box will display on your screen, prompting you to decide whether you want to attempt to repair the document or extract the data only.
6. Select 'Repair' to attempt to open and repair the document. The system will alert you if the repair fails. In this case, repeat the steps, choosing 'Extract Data' instead of 'Repair' when prompted. This process will extract the data and formulas from your Excel workbook without retaining any of the formatting.