Excel Backup File Location
When you save a workbook in Excel, the program automatically creates a backup copy of the file. The backup copy is saved in the same folder as the original workbook, with the file name “Copy of [filename].xls.”
If you want to change the location where Excel saves backup files, you can do so by modifying the Excel backup settings. To change the backup settings, open the Excel Options dialog box and go to the Save category. …
