Getting Started
Introduction to XLS Padlock
Last Updated: October 18, 2025XLS 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, 2025On 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, 2025Video 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, 2025Compile 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, 2025XLS 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, 2025XLS 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, 2025The 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, 2025XLS 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...
