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PLPL75
Copper Contributor
Jan 08, 2023

Unlocking Excel workbook retrieved from the cloud

How can I unlock a locked Excel file retrieved from the Cloud:  When I send a protection locked Excel workbook to OneFile and then retrieve it I get the message 'this file is locked and cannot be unlocked'

 

I know the password to unlock it but it is impossible to even enter the password.

  • Martin_Weiss's avatar
    Martin_Weiss
    Bronze Contributor

    Hi PLPL75 

     

    Microsoft has implemented some new security options for files that are downloaded from the internet. If you get a red warning message above the worksheet, then this is probably the issue in your case.

    If that's the case, you have to open the Windows Explorer, right-click on your file and open the properties window. There you could select the option "Allow"

     

    (sorry, I use a German version, where it say "Zulassen" instead of "Allow"

     

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