Protected view is a security measure in Word and Excel that prevents files from the Internet from being open in Edit mode. By doing so, the files won’t be able to compromise your PC. You can disable ...

To open old Excel spreadsheets in Protected View using Group Policy, follow these steps: Search for gpedit and click the search result. Navigate to File Block Settings in User Configuration .

In your Excel file, go to File > Info. Select the Protect Workbook box and choose Encrypt with Password . Enter a password in the Password box and select OK .

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Now, select the Open selected file types in Protected View radio button at the bottom. Click OK to save the changes. Click OK again to close the Excel Options window.