Can I prevent hackers from OPENING MS Word?

Can I password protect ALL documents; i.e. prevent hackers from OPENING MS Word?

 

When I open MS Word, there should be a security check that asks me to enter a password. Any ideas?

So what makes you believe that hackers are accessing your PC?

If they truly are you need to do more than password protect your Word docs.

Office 2010 components have the option to set a password, not that this will help, since any built in password can be easily bypassed.

 

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Hello Stan,

 

Adding to what ‘Palcouk’ has suggested, you may also refer to the following link ‘Protect your document, workbook, or presentation with passwords, permission, and other restrictions’ and check if it helps:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-a-document-HA010372707.aspx

 

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Last updated July 24, 2022 Views 62 Applies to: