When an Excel workbook has an open password, you must enter the correct password before you can view the workbook. If the Excel password is forgotten, MyPassRecovery Desktop can help with Excel password recovery. This guide shows how to import the encrypted workbook, let the software analyze password recovery difficulty, submit the password recovery task, and use the recovered password to open the Excel file.
What Is Excel Password Recovery?
Excel password recovery means finding the open password required to unlock an encrypted workbook. An Excel open password is different from worksheet protection or workbook structure protection: an open password blocks the workbook before it opens, while worksheet protection may allow viewing but limit editing.
When MyPassRecovery Desktop detects an open password on an Excel workbook, it starts the password recovery workflow. The password recovery process may analyze the workbook encryption type, estimate recovery difficulty, and return a possible password result after processing.
When to Use This Guide
Use this guide when you need Excel password recovery for a workbook that asks for a password before opening.
- The Excel workbook asks for a password before it opens.
- The original Excel open password has been forgotten.
- The workbook content needs to be viewed, but the password is no longer available.
- You want to use MyPassRecovery Desktop for password recovery and open the workbook with the recovered password.
When This Guide Does Not Apply
If the Excel workbook opens normally but cells, worksheets, or workbook structure cannot be edited, it is usually an editing restriction removal case rather than password recovery. If the workbook is damaged, has the wrong extension, or is locked by cloud sync, password recovery may not solve the problem.
Before You Start
Before starting password recovery, prepare the software account and the encrypted Excel workbook. Keep the file on a local drive and make sure it is not open in Excel or WPS Office.
- Install and sign in to MyPassRecovery Desktop.
- Prepare an Excel workbook with an open password. Supported formats include .xls and .xlsx.
- Keep the network connection stable because password recovery communicates with the service.
- Close the Excel window that is using the workbook before importing it.
Operation Steps
Step 1: Open MyPassRecovery Desktop
Open MyPassRecovery Desktop and confirm that your account is signed in. Password recovery requires the client to connect to the service and read the Excel workbook, so check the message center for login errors, network issues, or service pause messages before starting.
Step 2: Import the Excel Workbook for Password Recovery
In the Document Processing area, click the file selection button and choose the Excel workbook that needs password recovery. After import, the software reads the file path and checks whether the workbook has an open password.
Step 3: Wait for Password Type and Difficulty Analysis
After the file is imported, MyPassRecovery Desktop analyzes the Excel password type and password recovery difficulty. If the workbook is protected by an open password, the software should enter the password recovery workflow and show the related task status.
Step 4: Submit the Password Recovery Task
After the software confirms the Excel open password case, follow the interface prompt to submit the password recovery task. Password recovery may take time depending on password complexity, workbook encryption, and service status. Keep the client online while waiting.
Step 5: View the Password Recovery Result
When password recovery is complete, check the result area in the software. Copy or record the recovered password, reopen the original Excel workbook, and enter the recovered password in the password box. If the workbook opens, the password recovery workflow is complete.
Result
After password recovery is complete, MyPassRecovery Desktop usually displays the password that can open the Excel workbook. Use that password to open the original encrypted workbook. Password recovery does not automatically modify the Excel file or remove its protection; it helps you recover the password required to open the workbook.
Usage Tips
- Only use password recovery on Excel files you are authorized to process.
- Keep the network stable and do not close MyPassRecovery Desktop during password recovery.
- After receiving the recovered password, open the workbook immediately to confirm that the password works.
- If you do not want to enter the password again later, open the workbook and save a new copy with your preferred protection settings.