Unprotect Excel Sheet Without Password 2016

So you've found yourself in a situation where you need to unprotect an Excel sheet from 2016, but you've forgotten or lost the password. It can be a frustrating and stressful experience, but fear not, as there are a few methods you can try to unlock the sheet without the password.

1. Save As a Different File Format

One way to attempt to unprotect the Excel sheet is to save it as a different file format. Go to 'File' > 'Save As' and choose a different file format, like CSV or text file. This will create a new file without the protection settings.

2. Use a VBA Code

If the first method doesn't work, you can try using a VBA code to unlock the Excel sheet. Press Alt + F11 to open the Visual Basic for Applications window, then insert the following code:

Sub PasswordBreaker()
 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) & Chr(i1) & Chr(i2) & Chr(i3) & _
 Chr(i4) & Chr(i5) & Chr(i6) & Chr(n)
 If ActiveSheet.ProtectContents = False Then
 MsgBox 'Password is: ' & Chr(i) & Chr(j) & _
 Chr(k) & Chr(l) & Chr(m) & Chr(i1) & Chr(i2) & _
 Chr(i3) & Chr(i4) & Chr(i5) & Chr(i6) & Chr(n)
 Exit Sub
 End If
 Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
 Next: Next: Next: Next: Next: Next
 End Sub

Run the code by pressing F5, and the code will attempt to crack the password on the Excel sheet.

3. Use Online Tools

There are also online tools and software available that claim to unlock password-protected Excel sheets. However, use these tools with caution as they may pose a security risk.

Remember, attempting to unprotect an Excel sheet without authorization may violate privacy and security policies, so always ensure you have the right permissions before proceeding.