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PCVITA software for Excel password recovery on Windows
Excel Password Recovery Tool
PCVITA Excel Password Recovery Tool finds the lost password of an XLSX or XLS workbook on Windows. Choose Brute Force when you remember nothing about the password or Mask when you know a prefix or a suffix. PCVITA software tests the combinations in your range and shows the full password for you to copy. Free demo shows the first 2 characters.
- Input
- Password protected XLSX and XLS workbooks, added with Browse
- Modes
- Two attack modes for unknown or partial passwords
- Safe
- Your workbook stays local and the original file is not changed
- Result
- Full password on screen with a Copy Password button
Open the workbook with the password you recover. Hints cut the search time. See all features. Locked Word files? Open Word Password Recovery. Locked slides? Open PowerPoint Password Recovery.
How Excel Password Recovery Works
Add the locked workbook, tell the software what you remember and let it test the combinations. Your password shows on screen when it matches.
Password Protected Excel File
Added with the Browse button
- Lost or forgotten password
- XLSX and XLS formats
- Workbook stays local
PCVITA Excel Password Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Brute Force with set limits
- Mask for known patterns
- Progress bar and time estimate
Recovered Password
Shown in full on screen
- Copy Password option
- Paste it into the Excel prompt
- Original workbook unchanged
- 1AddBrowse to the locked workbook and open it.
- 2ChooseSelect Brute Force or Mask and set the details.
- 3RecoverClick Recover, then copy the password.
Recover an Excel Password in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one locked workbook from the first click to the copied password. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers both recovery modes in detail.
Step 1. Install and Start the Software
Install the software and open it on your PC. Microsoft Excel must be installed on the same PC. Install the .NET framework as well.
Step 2. Browse to Your Workbook
Click Browse to add your password protected Excel file. Select the XLSX or XLS file in the window that opens and click Open.
Step 3. Choose a Recovery Mode
Select Unknown Password (Brute Force) when you cannot recall the password. Select Partial Known Password (Mask) when you remember part of it.
Step 4. Set the Password Details
Set Min and Max under Password Length. Under Select Charset tick Uppercase letters, Lowercase letters, Numbers, Special Characters or Space or Tab. Password Starts With narrows the first character. Tick only the boxes you are sure about. Mask mode adds Prefix and Suffix fields.
Step 5. Click Recover and Wait for the Result
Click Recover to start. A progress bar tracks the search. A pop up tells you when the recovery ends. Click OK to see the result.
Step 6. Copy Your Password and Open the File
Your full password shows on screen. Select Copy Password, open the Excel file and paste the password into the prompt.
Demo edition reveals two characters of your password.
Excel Password Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA software does with a locked workbook, grouped by task.
Adds a Locked XLSX or XLS Workbook
Recovery starts with the right file, so you browse to it and select a mode.
Browse for the Workbook
Click Browse, select your Excel file and click Open.
XLSX and XLS Formats
Workbooks from modern and older Excel versions load for recovery.
Two Recovery Modes
Brute Force and Mask sit on one screen.
Damaged Files Stay Unsupported
Corrupted XLSX files need repair first because recovery does not process them.
Brute Force Recovery for Unknown Passwords
Brute Force tests the combinations inside the limits you set, so it fits a password you cannot recall.
Min and Max Length
Set the shortest and longest length your password can have.
Select Charset
Tick Uppercase letters, Lowercase letters, Numbers, Special Characters or Space or Tab.
Password Starts With
Narrow the first character to a capital letter, a small letter, a number or a special character.
Hints Save Time
A capped Max length or an unchecked character type shortens the search.
Mask Attack for Passwords You Partly Remember
Mask sits between a blind search and a known password. It builds on the pattern you remember.
Length Range
Set Min and Max for the number of characters.
Prefix Field
Type the characters your password starts with.
Suffix Field
Type the characters your password ends with.
Faster Than Brute Force
A known pattern shrinks the number of combinations the software tests.
Shows the Password and Opens the Workbook
A progress bar tracks the search and the result appears in full when it ends.
Progress Bar
Follow the search on screen and read the time estimate.
Pop Up on Completion
A message tells you the recovery ended. Click OK to continue.
Copy Password Option
Copy the full password with one click.
Paste and Open
Paste the password into the Excel prompt to reach your sheets.
Test these options on your own workbook. Demo edition reveals two characters only.
Why a Lost Excel Password Needs a Recovery Tool
Four facts from the Microsoft documentation and how PCVITA software handles every one.
- 1
Microsoft Cannot Retrieve It
Microsoft states that it cannot retrieve forgotten passwords. PCVITA software tests combinations on your PC until one opens the workbook.
- 2
Passwords Are Case Sensitive
Excel treats capital and small letters as different characters. PCVITA software lets you tick the character types so the search matches your password.
- 3
Length and Characters Have No Limit
Microsoft documents no restriction on the length or characters of an Excel password. PCVITA software lets you set a length range and a first character to keep the search short.
- 4
Protection Removal Is Not Recovery
PCVITA software recovers the password. It does not strip the protection from your file, so you open the workbook the normal way.
Prepare Before You Recover an Excel Password
Six checks before your first recovery. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Write down what you remember about the password. Length, character types, a first character, a prefix or a suffix all shorten the search.
- Copy the Excel file to a safe folder. Keep the original untouched.
- Check that the file opens to the password prompt. Corrupted XLSX files are not supported.
- Install Microsoft Excel on the PC. The software reads the workbook through Excel.
- Install the .NET framework on the PC. Version 4.5 or above works.
- Test the free demo on your file before you pay. Download the demo edition and read two characters.
System lines match the version and system table below. Password facts follow the Microsoft page linked in the Sources.
Excel Password Recovery Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions search the same way. Password length on screen is the only difference.
Demo Edition
Free
See two characters of the password
- ResultTwo characters only
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 237.18 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$19 one licence
Read the full recovered password
- ResultFull password
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
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Included in Both Editions Every mode sits in both editions and the password you see is the only difference
- Brute Force Mode
- Mask Mode
- XLSX and XLS Support
- Character Set Selection
- Length Range Setting
- Prefix and Suffix Fields
- Progress Bar With Time Estimate
- Copy Password Option
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and recovery details in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 237.18 MB |
| MD5 | 95ec0074 |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016 |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft Excel and the .NET framework, version 4.5 or above |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Shows the first two characters of the password |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input files | Password protected workbooks in both formats |
|---|---|
| Recovery modes | Brute Force for unknown and Mask for partial passwords |
| Brute Force options | Length range, character set and Password Starts With |
| Mask options | Length range, Prefix and Suffix |
| Character types | Capital letters, small letters, digits, symbols, space or tab |
| Progress | Progress bar with a time estimate |
| Result | Full password with a Copy Password option |
| Not supported | Corrupted XLSX files |
Microsoft Excel Alone vs PCVITA Excel Password Recovery
What Microsoft documents about forgotten Excel passwords next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your workbook.
| Point | Microsoft Excel Alone | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Lost password | Microsoft cannot retrieve it | Both attack modes recover it on your PC |
| Case | Passwords are case sensitive | Character type selection for capitals and small letters |
| Length | No restriction on length or characters | A length range that you control |
| Hints | No hint feature | Length, character types, first character, prefix and suffix |
| Progress | Not available | Progress bar with a time estimate |
| Formats | XLSX and XLS open with the password | Both formats load for recovery |
| Price | Included with Excel | Free demo, full edition $19 |
Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on protecting an Excel file. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Password Recovery
- Tick only sure boxes. Select only the character types you are confident about. Wrong hints send the search the wrong way.
- Set a tight length. A narrow Min and Max range shortens the search.
- Use Mask for patterns. Switch to Mask when you know how the password starts or ends.
- Check the file first. Corrupted XLSX files are not supported.
Need to recover other locked files? Open PDF Password Recovery or RAR Password Unlocker.
Sources for Excel Password Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- MicrosoftProtect an Excel file
Excel Password Cracker FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before they recover an Excel password, grouped by topic.
Recovery and Modes How the software behaves with a locked workbook
How do I recover a lost Excel password with PCVITA software?
Six steps recover a lost Excel password.
- Step 1. Install the software and open it.
- Step 2. Click Browse and add the workbook.
- Step 3. Choose Brute Force or Mask.
- Step 4. Set the length and the characters.
- Step 5. Start the search with Recover and confirm with OK.
- Step 6. Copy the password and paste it into Excel.
Can I open an Excel file without the password?
Yes, by recovering the password. Microsoft cannot retrieve forgotten passwords, so PCVITA software tests combinations until it finds yours. The time depends on the length and the characters in your password.
What does a Brute Force attack mean?
It tests every combination. Choose Brute Force when you remember nothing about the password. The software tries the character combinations inside your length and character limits until one opens the workbook.
When should I select Mask instead of Brute Force?
Select Mask when you remember part of the password. Add a Prefix for the start and a Suffix for the end. A known pattern means fewer combinations and a faster result.
Why does the progress bar show a very long time?
The bar shows an estimate. The software finishes sooner when your password matches an early combination. A shorter Max length and fewer character types cut the estimate.
Does the software remove the protection from my workbook?
No. PCVITA software recovers the password and leaves the protection on your file. You enter the recovered password to open the workbook.
Can the software recover a password from a corrupted XLSX file?
No. Corrupted XLSX files are not supported. Repair the file first and then start password recovery.
Do I need technical skills to recover the password?
No. You add the file, select a mode, click Recover and copy the password. The Software Guide shows every screen.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do with my workbook?
It shows the first 2 characters of your password. Demo edition performs the same recovery and reveals only two. Full edition shows the entire password.
How much does the full edition cost?
$19 for one licence. Full edition shows the complete password and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download Excel password recovery software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.0 of the demo edition weighs 237.18 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your workbook before you buy.
Compatibility and Files Windows versions, Excel formats and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016. You need an Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.40 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space.
Do I need Microsoft Excel installed on the PC?
Yes. Install Microsoft Excel and the .NET framework before you start. The software reads the workbook through the Excel libraries.
Which Excel formats does the software open?
XLSX and XLS. PCVITA software loads password protected workbooks from modern and older Excel versions.
Does recovery change my Excel file?
No. The software reads the workbook to test passwords and leaves your original file as it is. Keep a copy in a safe folder before you start.
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Reviews From Users Who Recovered Excel Passwords
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and customer words after an Excel recovery job.
I tried multiple online and offline solutions to crack password of my XLS file, but nothing worked. Someone suggested this PCVITA Excel password recovery tool on the Reddit forum. And honestly, it works for me. I just provide password information, and this tool easily guesses it. Highly recommended
I was looking for a solution to remove password protection, then I read a blog of PCVITA, and then I got to know that removing protection is not legal, so I used this tool. It works amazingly, yes, it takes time for unknows password, but at least it works.
Thank you, PCVITA, for the amazing tool. I have been using this brand's tool for such a long time. I am impressed with their service and the tool's performance. I purchased this Excel password cracker a few months back, and honestly, again, this brand impressed me. Must-try tool to recover Excel
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
DownloadAtoZ: 5 star award badge for PCVITA software. See every badge on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on Excel Password Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Two modes. Brute Force fits an unknown password and Mask fits a partly known one.
- Your limits. Length range, character types, first character, prefix and suffix steer the search.
- Local work. The workbook stays on your PC and the original file is not changed.
- Clear result. The full password shows on screen with a Copy Password option.
- Demo and price. Free demo reveals two characters. Full edition costs $19 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.
Recover Your Excel Password Today
Download the free demo, add your workbook and read two characters before you buy the full edition.
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