How to Open Excel 2003 in Safe Mode

1. Locate the icon for opening Excel 2003 by clicking the 'Start' button and selecting 'All Programs,' then 'Microsoft Office,' then 'Microsoft Office Excel 2003.' Don't click the icon yet.
2. Hold down the 'Control' key on your keyboard while you left-click 'Microsoft Office Excel 2003.' You should click the left mouse button normally, but continue to hold down the 'Control' key until you see a Windows message prompt.
3. Select 'Yes' when Windows prompts you for confirmation of running Excel in safe mode. Excel will open after you click 'Yes.'