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Excel is a commonly used software tool that is extremely useful for data management, financial analysis, and many other business tasks. However, sometimes we encounter an issue where a file is protected with a password and we are unable to access it. In this article, we will explore how to unlock a locked Excel file.

How to Open a Password-Protected Excel File?

There are several methods that are commonly used to unlock a password-protected Excel file. Some of these methods are:

Method 1: Using the Known Password

If you have the correct password for the Excel file, opening the file is quite simple. All you need to do is enter the password into the password field when prompted and press enter. The file will then open up for you to access as usual.

Method 2: Using VBA Code

An alternative method to unlock a password-protected Excel file is to use VBA code. This method is more complex than using the known password, but it is useful when you do not have the correct password. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Access the file that you want to unlock.
2. Open a new workbook and press Alt+F11 to open the VBA editor.
3. On the left-hand side of the screen, you will see a Project Window. Right-click on Microsoft Excel Objects and select Insert to add a new module.
4. A new module sheet will appear. On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see a Code Window. Copy and paste the following code into the Code Window:

   Sub PasswordBreaker()
'Breaks worksheet password protection.
Dim i As Integer, j As Integer, k As Integer
Dim l As Integer, m As Integer, n As Integer
Dim i1 As Integer, i2 As Integer, i3 As Integer
Dim i4 As Integer, i5 As Integer, i6 As Integer
On Error Resume Next
For i = 65 To 66: For j = 65 To 66: For k = 65 To 66
For l = 65 To 66: For m = 65 To 66: For i1 = 65 To 66
For i2 = 65 To 66: For i3 = 65 To 66: For i4 = 65 To 66
For i5 = 65 To 66: For i6 = 65 To 66: For n = 32 To 126
ActiveSheet.Unprotect Chr(i) & Chr(j) & Chr(k) & _
Chr(l) & Chr(m) & Chr(i1) & Chr(i2) & Chr(i3) & _
Chr(i4) & Chr(i5) & Chr(i6) & Chr(n)
If ActiveSheet.ProtectContents = False Then
MsgBox "One usable password is " & Chr(i) & Chr(j) & _
Chr(k) & Chr(l) & Chr(m) & Chr(i1) & Chr(i2) & _
Chr(i3) & Chr(i4) & Chr(i5) & Chr(i6) & Chr(n)
Exit Sub
End If
Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
End Sub

5. Press F5 to run the code. A pop-up window will ask for the password that you want to break. Leave the field blank and click OK.
6. The password should now be broken, allowing you to access the locked Excel file.

How to Unlock a Password-Protected Worksheet?

Unlocking a password-protected worksheet is a bit different than unlocking a password-protected Excel file. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Using the Known Password

Just like in the method to unlock a password-protected Excel file, if you have the correct password for the worksheet, opening the file is quite simple. All you need to do is enter the password into the password field when prompted and press enter. The worksheet will then open up for you to access as usual.

Method 2: Using the Unprotect Sheet Option

The second method involves using the Unprotect Sheet feature built into Excel. This method is useful when you have access to the file but do not have the correct password. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the file that you want to unlock.
2. Click on the Review tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the Unprotect Sheet button in the Changes group.
4. If Excel prompts you with a password field, enter the correct password and press enter. The sheet should now be unprotected and available for editing.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I recover a lost Excel password using VBA?

A: Unfortunately, no. There is no way to recover a lost Excel password using VBA. You will need to try other methods to unlock the Excel file.

Q: Is there a way to unlock a password-protected Excel file without using any software?

A: Yes, you can unlock a password-protected Excel file without using any software by using a macro to remove the protection. However, this method is complex and may not work in all situations. It is best to use a professional software tool designed for unlocking password-protected Excel files.