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Excel password protected - how to unprotect
When I open excel - it tells me that it's password protected though I have tried using online suggestions to unprotect this. It says" >>> Is reserved by... enter password for write access, or open r...
You can try to remove Excel password through file permissions. This method is actually quite simple.
First, open your Excel file and enter the password to enter. Then you need to go to File > Info > Protect Workbook > Restrict Permissions to see if there are any restrictions set here. If you see an option like "Restrict Editing" or "Mark as Final", cancel it. After doing this, don't forget to save the file and close it. Open the file again and see if you are prompted to enter the password.
This method is like unlocking the "lock" on the Excel file, and in theory it can solve the problem. Give it a try!