How to Recover an Excel File That Was Saved Over

Using AutoRecover
1. Click 'Start' and then 'Search.'
2. Select 'All Files and Folders' when asked what you want to search for.
3. Type in '*.xls' (without the quotation marks) under 'All or Part of the File Name.'
4. Click on the arrow next to 'More advanced options' and make sure that the file type reads 'All Files and Folders.'
5. Click the boxes next to 'Search System Folders' and 'Search Hidden Files.'
6. Click 'Search.'
7. Look for an earlier version of your file (it should have a similar name). When it appears, open it to see if it is the version you want.