Have a look at this article it may give you some guidance.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/280454
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jb


" wrote:

Hi all,

I have a workbook with VBA code that is protected with a password.
I use the workbook, and when I close it, I get a message box that asks
for the project password!!

How can I get rid of this "behavior"?

TIA,

Philippe