SysTools Excel Password Recovery Tool: Know How it Works!

Simplest and Quickest Way to Recover Password of Excel Files (.xlsx) and (.xls)

STEP 1

Download and launch the SysTools Excel password recovery tool on your machine.

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STEP 2

Add your password-protected Excel file using the Browse button.

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STEP 3

SysTools Excel password recovery tool offers two different recovery modes: Unknown Password (Brute Force) and Partial Known Password (Mask).

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STEP 4

Choose the Unknown Password (Brute Force) mode if you don’t know the password, and provide the asked details (optional):

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STEP 5

Choose the Unknown Password (Brute Force) mode if you don’t know the password, and provide the asked details (optional):

  • Include Uppercase letters (eg, ABCDEF): Use when your password contains uppercase letters.
  • Include Lowercase letters (eg, abcdef): If your password contains lowercase letters.
  • Include Numbers (eg, 123456): If the password includes any numbers like 1,2,3,4,5....and more.
  • Include Special Characters (eg, #@$!%): Select this option if the password contains special characters.
  • Include Space or Tab: Use it, in case your password contains a space or any gap.
  • Password Starts With: If you have a hint of what the password starts it.
  • Password Length: Enter the password length.

Important Note: Please check only those boxes where you are confident about the accuracy of the information. Do not fill in uncertain information.

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STEP 6

After that, select the Recover button to start the process.

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STEP 7

After completing the Excel password recovery process, a pop-up will appear, and choose the OK button.

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STEP 8

Finally, your complete password will show on the screen. Select the Copy Password option.

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STEP 9

Open your password-protected Excel file and paste the copied password.

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STEP 4

Choose Partial Known Password (Mask) mode if you know the password partially.

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STEP 5

Choose the Unknown Password (Brute Force) mode and provide known information like:

  • Include Uppercase letters (eg, ABCDEF): Use when your password contains uppercase letters.
  • Include Lowercase letters (eg, abcdef): If your password contains lowercase letters.
  • Include Numbers (eg, 123456): If the password includes any numbers like 1,2,3,4,5....and more.
  • Include Special Characters (eg, #@$!%): Select this option if the password contains special characters.
  • Include Space or Tab: Use it, in case your password contains a space or any gap.
  • Password Starts With: If you have a hint of what the password starts it.
  • Password Length: Enter the password length.

Important Note: Please check only those boxes where you are confident about the accuracy of the information. Do not fill in uncertain information.

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STEP 6

After that, select the Recover button to start the process.

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STEP 7

After completing the Excel password recovery process, a pop-up will appear, and choose the OK button.

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STEP 8

Finally, your complete password will show on the screen. Select the Copy Password option.

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STEP 9

Open your password-protected Excel file and paste the copied password.

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SysTools Excel Password Recovery Tool

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