Expert: Arben Allaraj - 8/23/2008

Question
QUESTION: I had installed an Add-in by the name of "password" to recovery my files for which I had forgot the passwords. It worked by removing all the passwords but now I want to remove this Add-in for the sake of security of my files as anyone can access the same add-in for breaking my excel files. I had re-installed the office but that didn't work. I also searched through the options of add-ins but that again didn't give me the solution.

ANSWER:  Hello Marzia

In fact I am specialized on AutoCAD but I will try to give you a little help.

- On Star menu go to Control Panel -->Add or Remove programs find your add-on and remove it.

- Check this URL maybe it will help you.

Thanks.

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QUESTION: No sir it is not that easy. If it were, I might have not asked the questions like this.

Answer
Ok Marzia

If this doesn't function please make it question the  Office Experts.

   1. Click the Microsoft Office Button  Button image, click Excel Options, and then click Add-Ins.
  2. In the Add-ins box, identify the add-in that you want to enable or disable and note the Add-in type located in the Type column.
  3. Select the Add-in type in the Manage box and then click Go.
  4. Select or clear the check box for the Add-in that you want enable or disable and then click OK.

Note   Add-ins of type Document Inspector are enabled using a different method. These add-ins are automatically enabled when you inspect the document for hidden metadata or personal information. To inspect your document, click the Microsoft Office Button Button image, click Prepare, and then click Inspect Document.


  1. On the Tools menu, click Trust Center, and then click Add-ins.
  2. In the Add-ins box, identify the add-in that you want to enable or disable and note the Add-in type located in the Type column.
  3. Select the Add-in type in the Manage box and then click Go.
  4. Select or clear the check box for the Add-in that you want enable or disable and then click OK.