Change of auto backup directory has created problem

[George NS]

An attempt to redirect the auto backup filing to an external removable drive
has created a situation whereby the message "cannot access directory
'J:\excel backup' " is displayed when the auto backup function initiates.

When attempting to change the default destination from the J drive back to
the C drive by using tools, options the error message "Cannot access
directory 'J:\excel backup'" appears and prevents all attempts to undo the
the original destination change to the J drive.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Don Guillett]

NEVER save to removable media. Save to the HD and COPY to the external
drive.

 

[George NS]

Don:

Thanks for this advise. I should have referred to this option as auto
recovery, not auto backup. Your advice on filing is well heeded.

The warning message that is displayed when the auto recovery function begins
reads as "Microsoft Office Excel cannot save auto recovery in full to J:\
excel backup. Please check the network connection or change the location on
the save tab of the tools, options dialog."

I am still stuck with being unable to undo the J:\ drive instruction as I am
denied access to the j directory when using the save tab of the tools,
options dialog.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

George