Re: Excel Security

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From: TommyBoy (nahnprahfyt_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/13/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 20:00:19 -0700

VETcalc < wrote:

> Has this ever been attempted?
> On the topic of file security for Excel, would it be possible to place
> a random generator formula in the Password Box on Excel and have it
> generate the same number in the second Password Validation box.
>
> Each time the file opens, the password would automatically changed to a
> new number. I know that once it is set up, even the developer would be
> locked out. But in therory, this would be away to prevent the password
> cracks from finding the most current password.
>
> Please keep in mind, I am not a programmer, I only present this from
> someone that is standing out side of the box.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Robert Sprague
>
>
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>

it's possible but it wouldn't have an effect on a cracker, because
they're breaking a password they didn't know before anyways, it would
help to prevent someone who steals your password once from using it again

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