Excel 2003

Hi Pat, Thank you for the post, In answer to your question, if you do not have the password that the file was protected by you will not be able to undertake this and the file is effectively lost to you forever.
Before we begin; you have not mentioned if the Worksheet or the workbook is protected so initially I am going to consider the Workbook is protected, then #2 is for the Worksheet.
However if you do have the password and you just want to remove the security settings then follow these steps:
1. In the Workbook select Menu command Tools - Protection, And choose UnProtect Workbook. Provide the password and click OK. The Workbook will now be available for Changes to Structure and Windows.
2. If the Worksheet is protected, (some areas may be open to edit and others not). Go to the same menu options, but choose the option UnProtect Sheet, enter your password and then you should be able to access those cells which were previously locked;
I hope that helps, best regards Pete,