What should I do if I forget my Excel password? Summary of popular solutions across the network
In daily office work, the security of Excel files is crucial, but it is not uncommon to forget passwords. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to compile practical solutions for you, and attach a comparison of structured data.
1. Comparison of Excel password types and cracking difficulty
| Password type | Protect content | Crack difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| open password | Entire workbook | Higher (requires professional tools) |
| Change password | Edit permissions | medium |
| worksheet password | specific worksheet | lower |
| VBA password | Macro code | medium |
2. Popularity ranking of mainstream solutions (data in the past 10 days)
| method | Applicable scenarios | Discussion popularity | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office password cracking tool | All password types | ★★★★★ | 85% |
| VBA code cracking | Worksheet protection | ★★★★☆ | 90% |
| Compressed package modification method | Worksheet protection | ★★★☆☆ | 75% |
| Password reminder function | All password types | ★★☆☆☆ | 30% |
| Contact Microsoft Support | official channels | ★☆☆☆☆ | 10% |
3. Detailed operation guide
1. Use professional cracking tools (recommendation: ★★★★★)
The most discussed tools on the entire network include: PassFab for Excel, Excel Password Recovery Master, etc. These tools usually use brute force or dictionary attacks, which are effective against simple passwords.
2. VBA code cracking worksheet protection (Recommendation: ★★★★☆)
Operation steps:
① Press Alt+F11 to open the VBA editor
② Insert the new module and enter the crack code
③ Run the code to remove the protection
3. Compressed package modification method (recommendation: ★★★☆☆)
This method is suitable for .xlsx format files:
① Change the file suffix to .zip
② Find the relevant xml file after decompression
③ Delete the protection tag and re-compress
4. Suggestions on preventive measures
| measures | Effect | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Use a password manager | ★★★★★ | low |
| Set password hint | ★★★☆☆ | low |
| Back up files regularly | ★★★★☆ | in |
| Use a cloud collaboration platform | ★★★★☆ | in |
5. Legal and ethical reminders
Please note:
1. Only crack files for which you have legal permissions
2. Use of commercial software must comply with the license agreement
3. It is recommended to seek professional help for important data.
By comparing the above methods and data, I believe you can find the most suitable solution. It is recommended to try non-destructive methods first, such as password prompts or VBA code cracking, and then consider professional tools if necessary.
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