No, you must open the workbook in order to unprotect it.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com


"FrigidDigit" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I was accessing workbooks via Ron de Bruin's ADO examples
without a hitch. That is, until I encountered some workbooks
that are protected.

Is there any way to unprotect a workbook without opening it?

Any input much appreciated.

Frid