Auto-Protect Sheet on Open and on Close
 

I have the following code in ThisWorkbook:
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

I have this in a Module:
Sub ApplySecurity()
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlNoSelection
End Sub

I just noticed that whether macros are enabled or disabled, a user can just
click Tools Protection Unprotect and make any changes they want; Excel
doesnt even ask me for a password. Did I miss something here?

Ryan--


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Auto-Protect Sheet on Open and on Close
 

Hi,
if you want your sheet to be protected use

Worksheets("your worksheet name").Protect Password:="your password"




"ryguy7272" wrote:

I have the following code in ThisWorkbook:
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

I have this in a Module:
Sub ApplySecurity()
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlNoSelection
End Sub

I just noticed that whether macros are enabled or disabled, a user can just
click Tools Protection Unprotect and make any changes they want; Excel
doesnt even ask me for a password. Did I miss something here?

Ryan--


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Auto-Protect Sheet on Open and on Close
 

As Eduardo mentions, you can setup a password. However, please note that it
is VERY easy to disable macros, or to simply use another macro (available
online) to crack a sheet protection password in 1 to 2 minutes. So, at best,
a sheet protection password provides a hindrance.
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Best Regards,

Luke M
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"ryguy7272" wrote:

I have the following code in ThisWorkbook:
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

I have this in a Module:
Sub ApplySecurity()
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlNoSelection
End Sub

I just noticed that whether macros are enabled or disabled, a user can just
click Tools Protection Unprotect and make any changes they want; Excel
doesnt even ask me for a password. Did I miss something here?

Ryan--


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Auto-Protect Sheet on Open and on Close
 

Yes, I am aware of the shortcomings.
Thanks, both of you.
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"Luke M" wrote:

As Eduardo mentions, you can setup a password. However, please note that it
is VERY easy to disable macros, or to simply use another macro (available
online) to crack a sheet protection password in 1 to 2 minutes. So, at best,
a sheet protection password provides a hindrance.
--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"ryguy7272" wrote:

I have the following code in ThisWorkbook:
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Call ApplySecurity
End Sub

I have this in a Module:
Sub ApplySecurity()
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlNoSelection
End Sub

I just noticed that whether macros are enabled or disabled, a user can just
click Tools Protection Unprotect and make any changes they want; Excel
doesnt even ask me for a password. Did I miss something here?

Ryan--


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