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Can't open a password protected file.

asked 2012-10-15 16:53:54 +0200

Bob gravatar image Bob
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I have a password protected calc file that I've been using for over 6 years (it was originally an openoffice file) and suddenly today it is rejecting my password. Is there any way I can get this open? Help!

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answered 2012-10-16 00:11:17 +0200

mariosv gravatar image mariosv flag of Spain
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http://www.libreoffice.org/download/3-5-new-features-and-fixes/

Different Encryption Algorithm

In LibreOffice 3.5, a different, more often used encryption (AES) will be introduced to replace the previously used one (Blowfish).In consequence, files encrypted with LibreOffice 3.5 can not be opened by LibreOffice 3.4.4 and earlier. LibreOffice 3.4.5 enables you to open those files. However, on saving again in LibreOffice 3.4.5, the old encryption will be used. Files with the old encryption of course can be used in LibreOffice 3.5.0 Related issues: fdo#43868 and fdo#40006.

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answered 2012-10-26 15:09:09 +0200

Bob gravatar image Bob
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Thanks mariosv. That was the problem. Different computer with an older version of LibreOffice.

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answered 2012-10-16 08:13:11 +0200

ROSt52 gravatar image ROSt52 flag of Japan
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Do you need to crack the PW or is your problem a different one?

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Asked: 2012-10-15 16:53:54 +0200

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Last updated: Oct 26 '12