How to Set the AutoRecover Directory in Word

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Microsoft Word 2003 creates a backup temporary file in case you run into any power problems when working with a Word document. These backup files are saved in an AutoRecover Directory. Follow the steps below to find out how you can set the AutoRecover Directory to be a folder of your choosing in Microsoft Word.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Microsoft Word 2003

Step1

Start Microsoft Word 2003, and open an existing document from your files or create a new, blank document.

Step2

Choose the "Tools" menu, and click "Options" to open the "Options" dialog box.

Step3

Select the "File Locations" tab from the top of the "Options" dialog box to display the settings for various file locations within Word.

Step4

Click "AutoRecover files" from the "File locations" list so it is selected. It will be highlighted in blue once it is selected. The file path that is listed under "Location" is the current location where files that are autorecovered are being saved.

Step5

Mouse over and click the "Modify" button from the bottom of the "Options" dialog box to open the "Modify" dialog box.

Step6

Use the "Look in" drop-down list to navigate to where you would like to set the AutoRecover Directory to. Click the folder where you would like to store any files that are autorecovered so that folder is highlighted.

Step7

Utilize the "OK" button to close the "Modify" dialog box and return to the "Options" dialog box. The new file path will be displayed in the "Options" dialog box. Choose the "OK" button once again to close this dialog box and return to your Word document.