I turned on the AutoRecover feature before I lost my file, but I can't save or open the recovered file.

When you restart a Microsoft Office program after a power failure or similar problem, the program automatically opens any recovered files. If for some reason the recovery file didn't open, you can open it yourself.
  1. On the Standard toolbar, click Open .
  2. In the folder list, locate and double-click the folder where recovered files are stored.
  3. In the Files of type box, click All Files.

    Each recovered file is named "AutoRecover Save of file name" and has the program file name extension.

  4. Click the name of the file you want to recover, and then click Open.
  5. On the Standard toolbar, click Save .
  6. In the File name box, enter the name of the existing file.
  7. When you see a message asking whether or not you want to replace the existing file, click Yes.