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Terron5
Aug 05, 2022Copper Contributor
How do I Unlock A Protected Excel Spreadsheet without the Password?
I'm wondering how I can unlock a protected excel spreadsheet without the password? I've tried a few online methods but none of them seem to be working. There must be a way to do this without the password, right? Thank you for your help! The Excel edition is 2016, if that makes a difference. and the spreadsheet is password protected with a "strong" password, will that make it harder to unlock?
- HendricksonyCopper Contributor
Dealing with password-protected Excel files can be a bit tricky, especially if a strong password is used. I've been in similar situations before and tried a few online tools, but none of them worked very well.
I found a tool called Dr-Excel (https://www.tekgit.com/forgot-excel-password), which works great for unlocking protected Excel spreadsheets, even with strong passwords.
Just in case, here is short video from Mynda - Easily Remove Excel Password Protection • My Online Training Hub
- Annisa_AndarianiACopper Contributor
SergeiBaklan thanks a lot!
Annisa_AndarianiA , you are welcome
- NikolinoDEGold Contributor
Try these links
Link:Password Options
Link:How to unprotect the excel sheet if forgot the password
Additional Information:
Lock or unlock specific areas of a protected worksheet
- MariaDem1510Copper Contributor
NikolinoDE Hi Nikolino
I have a problem of recovering the password of an excel workbook - would you be able to help me with this? Can I send you the file via email pls?
your assistance is greatly appreciated!
thank you!