Excel

PeteLucky7 · 19 Oct 2006 at 07:59

Hi,

Does anyone know any programs that can open an Excel spreadsheet that I've forgotten a password for? I've heard that they do exist but I'm a bit wary...

Cheers

Tomsk · 19 Oct 2006 at 11:32

Advanced Password Recovery - costs £??

PeteLucky7 · 19 Oct 2006 at 11:41

had a brief look can't find a pricve for the above which must mean big $$$$. A cheaper looking program was $50 through to what looked the dogs at $500.

thb it's probably easiest for me just to redo the work.

thanks anyway mate.

Metro · 19 Oct 2006 at 13:18

Passware do a tool for $45 (they also do different combinations for more $).

There is probably free software that will do it also, but I don't know of any.

PS I have seen the full passware kit being used so I know it does work.

A[L]C · 19 Oct 2006 at 13:24

Is it protected with a password, or does it require a password to open it?

If it requires a password to open -

http://www.lostpassword.com/excel.htm - US $45.00

If you can open but its protected -

http://www.straxx.com/excel/password.html - free

PeteLucky7 · 19 Oct 2006 at 13:48

It needs a password to open so it looks as if I'd have to shell out. I'll have a hunt around for some freeware stuff first though.

A[L]C · 20 Oct 2006 at 07:57

PeteLucky7 said:
It needs a password to open so it looks as if I'd have to shell out. I'll have a hunt around for some freeware stuff first though.

Good luck. never found any freeware stuff myself

Tomsk · 20 Oct 2006 at 08:42

Most of the password recovery programs will have a limited use before they are registered or purchased. Sometimes they will reveal the first few characters of the password. Perhaps this will be enough to remind you what the full password is.

I'm sure someone on these forums has a full password program. If the data isn't confidential and you're lucky enough that they see this thread, they might crack it for you.