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Forgot password for Excel 2007 spreadsheet (*.xls)

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Rich

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Nov 4, 2009, 10:59:25 PM11/4/09
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I normally write my spreadsheets with a basic password to prevent accidental
deletion of formulas. This password is for the 'protect sheet' option and is
publicly available should anyone need to make a change. On one spreadsheet
however I put in a different password to protect a copy as an original
spreadsheet. A 'virgin' copy if you will so that if someone does hose the
working sheet, at least we have a known working copy to revert to.

Of course, I put that password in a while ago and now I can't remember it.
Is anyone aware of a tool (preferably freeware) that will remove the
password to the 'sheet protection' feature? I can't unprotect the sheet and
make the changes that I need to make.

TIA

Rich


John

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Nov 5, 2009, 7:35:49 AM11/5/09
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Hi Rich
Try this site http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/removepwords.html
HTH
John
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Rich

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Nov 7, 2009, 6:39:13 AM11/7/09
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

R

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Jun 8, 2013, 7:39:55 AM6/8/13
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hello
Use Excel password recovery software which recover forget excel file password easily.
get more info - http://www.excelpasswordrecoverysoftware.net/
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