Try this:

1.. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Save tab.
2.. Select the Save AutoRecover info every check box.
3.. In the minutes box, specify how often you want your Microsoft Office
program to save files.
MRO


"Kate Bartlett" wrote in message
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I am assuming that Excel XP does not have an autosave
but can you download a previous version? If not how does
the auto recovery work instead?

Please help!