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Thumbs up Answer: How to I reset a forgotten Excel worksheet protection password?

Yes, there are a few ways to reset a forgotten Excel worksheet protection password. Here are some steps you can follow:
  1. Use a VBA code: You can use a VBA code to unlock the worksheet. Here are the steps:
    • Open the workbook and press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
    • Click on Insert Module and paste the following code:

      Formula:
      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) & i1 & i2 & i3 & i4 & i5 & i6 & Chr(n)
          If ActiveSheet.ProtectContents = False Then
              MsgBox "One usable password is " & Chr(i) & Chr(j) & _
                  Chr(k) & Chr(l) & Chr(m) & i1 & i2 & i3 & i4 & i5 & i6 & Chr(n)
               Exit Sub
          End If
          Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
          Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
      End Sub 
    • Press F5 to run the code. It will take some time to run, but it will eventually find the password.
  2. Use an online password recovery tool: You can use an online password recovery tool to unlock the worksheet. Here are the steps:
  3. Use a third-party softwa You can use a third-party software, such as PassFab for Excel, to unlock the worksheet. Here are the steps:
    • Download and install PassFab for Excel.
    • Open the software and click on "Add" to import the password-protected Excel file.
    • Choose the attack type and click on "Start" to recover the password.
    • Once the password is recovered, you can use it to unlock the worksheet.

I hope these steps help you reset the forgotten Excel worksheet protection password.
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