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Restricted Excel file as data source
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Cagnam
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Can power query be made to refresh data from a restricted excel file.

"Excel.Workbook([Content])" returns error for any file that is restricted.  ([Content] is the object with the excel files)

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No, Power Query cannot refresh password protected files.

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