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Copper Contributor

Oct 18, 2020

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Corrupted Excel File

A password protected excel file was saved as a back up in an external hard drive. Thereafter on attempting to open it using the correct password it says "The file is corrupted and cannot be opene...

excel

office 365

NikolinoDE
Oct 18, 2020
TriqAz

Maybe try it with this tool is a Free Trial version, if it works you can still buy it.
https://advanced-excel-repair.soft112.com/
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Thank you for your patience and time.

Nikolino
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)

NikolinoDE

Platinum Contributor

Oct 18, 2020

TriqAz

There are a few things you could try but you would have to have the file.
At the same time, decrypting a file that does not belong to you can be a criminal offense.

A very sensitive situation, especially when it comes to sensitive data.

A worksheet can be opened easily, a file can be a bit difficult.

You might need additional software to manage this.

Everything is possible, but everything is not allowed.

Here is an example of how to unlock a worksheet.

'CAUTION only to be used for your own Excel sheets!

I would be happy to know if I could help.

Nikolino

I know I don't know anything (Socrates)

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