VBProject Tools-->VBA Project Propeties password protected

Question

Is there any way i can change the project property? When i go to VB screen in an excel sheet , i see that the Tools-->VBA Project Properties is password protected.

Answer 1

I've had some success with this method in the past, i.e. I have managed to unlock some VBA projects with it, but with other files it has failed for some unknown reason.

• Close the workbook and open the workbook file in a hex editor.
• Find the string "DPB" and change it to "DPx". Save the file.
• Open the workbook and click OK until the workbook is open (one or more dialogs are displayed describing various problems with the VBA project).
• Press ALT+F11, choose the menu command Tools->VBAProject Properties, navigate to the Protection tab, and change the password but do not remove it (note the new password).
• Save, close, and re-open the workbook.
• Press ALT+F11 and enter the new password.
• Choose Tools->VBAProject Properties, navigate to the Protection tab, and remove the password.
• Save the workbook.

As ever, make a backup before you attempt to change anything as you may be left with a corrupt file if this fails.