title: Password Protected Excel File
body: <p>I have an excel spreadsheet that is password-protected. I need to open this spreadsheet and read the data from it. I've been attempting to use the POI API to no avail. A Java solution would be preferred but any ideas would be helpful.</p>
  
  <p>Edit:  Yes, I have the password. The file is password protected in excel; a password must be entered to view the spreadsheet.</p>
  
  <p>Edit2: I am unable to open it with POI with the password, I am looking for an alternate solution.</p>