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Introduction to XLS Padlock

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

XLS Padlock is a powerful protection and licensing solution for Microsoft Excel, designed to copy-protect your workbooks. It functions as a compiler, allowing you to...

Download and Install XLS Padlock

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

On our website at https://www.xlspadlock.com/download, you must select the installer that matches your version of Microsoft Excel (32-bit or 64-bit). The installer will verify that...

How to Protect an Excel Workbook

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Video Tutorial Available Check out these video tutorials about XLS Padlock from an Excel expert: https://excelvbaisfun.com/?ref=5 1. Open and Save Your Workbook Begin by opening...

How to Distribute a Protected Workbook

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Compile Your Excel Workbook to EXE In XLS Padlock, when you click “Build Secure Application” , the compilation progress dialog is displayed: When it’s finished,...

XLS Padlock Manager

Last Updated: November 16, 2025

XLS Padlock Manager is a stand-alone application that lets you check whether XLS Padlock is correctly set up and registered with the current Windows user....

How to Save and Restore Settings Using Templates

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

XLS Padlock allows you to save your current project settings into a template file. This is a powerful feature that can save you a significant...

XLS Padlock Changelog

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

The XLS Padlock changelog offers a detailed, chronological history of all published versions. Each entry lists new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and other significant changes....

About This User Guide

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

XLS Padlock User Guide Copyright © G.D.G. Software 2013-2025 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by...

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