Excel worksheets are commonly used for organizing data and calculations. However, sometimes we may forget the password we set to protect our worksheets. In such cases, it can be frustrating to access the data. But fret not, there are ways to remove the password from an Excel worksheet.
One way to remove the password from an Excel worksheet is by using a VBA code. This method involves running a macro to bypass the password protection. To do this, press Alt + F11 to open the Visual Basic for Applications window. Then, click on Insert > Module and paste the following code:
Sub PasswordBreaker()
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
After pasting the code, press F5 to run the macro. This will remove the password protection from the Excel worksheet. Another way to remove the password is by using a dedicated software like PassFab for Excel. This software allows you to recover or remove the password from Excel files in a few simple steps.
It is important to note that these methods should only be used for legitimate purposes, such as recovering your own forgotten password. Attempting to remove passwords from files that you do not own or have permission to access is illegal and unethical.
In conclusion, removing a password from an Excel worksheet can be done using VBA code or specialized software. These methods can help you regain access to your data when you have forgotten the password. Remember to always use these methods responsibly and ethically.