I think you've lost your original file.

Any chance you saved to a network folder--maybe your IT staff can restore it
from a previous version?

Any chance you've emailed someone a copy--maybe you have a copy in your Sent
folder (or even ask the recipient to send a copy back)?

danielsleavitt wrote:

I have overwritten a file in Excel 2003 and need to retrieve the original. I
do not normally perform a backup. Is there any way to retrieve the original?

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Dave Peterson