Windows 10: little brown lock boxes on my excel files that lock them up

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  1. MB_571
    MB_571 Win User

    little brown lock boxes on my excel files that lock them up


    How do I get the little brown lock boxes off my excel files so that I can open them?

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    MB_571, Feb 3, 2023
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  2. JACEE
    Jacee Win User

    Is there any Browser locking software to lock down browsers?

    Read this about Firefox ....... How do I lock my Firefox browser?

    Steps To Lock Mozilla Firefox With A Password

    • Open Mozilla Firefox, click on Tools -> Add-ons.
    • An Add-ons window will appear with a search box. ...
    • At the top of all, you will see Master Password+ add-on. ...
    • After installing, it will ask you to restart the browser.
    • After restarting, you will see a lock icon in the address bar.
    Nov 24, 2018



    How To Lock Mozilla Firefox And Chrome With A password ...

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    Jacee, Feb 3, 2023
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  3. GLENN113
    Glenn113 Win User
    Error 0x8007017F with a brown locked brief case

    In my files many have a small brown locked brown briefcase on them. When I right click to open I get that error?
     
    Glenn113, Feb 3, 2023
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  4. CANNONREBEL
    CannonRebel Win User

    little brown lock boxes on my excel files that lock them up

    Is there any Browser locking software to lock down browsers?

    I did try that, it only locks the password manager as far as I can tell, there are no settings to keep the browser itself from opening and being used. So I'm not sure what the article is explaining.
     
    CannonRebel, Feb 3, 2023
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