We are using an Excel Workbook containing a password protected worksheet. No
one knows how, but the password to unprotect the worksheet was changed. Is
there anyway to unlock the worksheet, or to overiride the 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:
   • Go to an online password recovery tool website, such as https://www.lostmypass.com/file-type...word-recovery/.
   • Upload the password-protected Excel file.
   • Follow the instructions on the website to recover the password.
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.

Have a look here
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/removepwords.html
best wishes
--
Bernard V Liengme
Microsoft Excel MVP
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"tomprochaska" wrote in message
...
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No
one knows how, but the password to unprotect the worksheet was changed. Is
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