If you have sensitive data you'd like to keep from prying eyes in a Microsoft Excel file, the easiest way to protect it is with Excel's built-in password tools.

To remove a password from an Excel spreadsheet or Workbook, follow these steps: Open the Excel spreadsheet and enter your password. Go to File > Info. Click on the Protect Workbook option.

So while someone could get at your files if they know your password (the decryption key), they won't be able to take out a drive from your system and access what's on it, or use a second computer ...

Learn how to unprotect Excel sheets or workbooks without a password using this simple step-by-step guide. No software required!

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