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XLS Padlock 2026 Released: Cloud and AI Lockdown, Modernized Engines, Stronger Encryption

XLS Padlock 2026.0 blocks Microsoft 365 cloud and AI surfaces by default with a new Cloud and AI options page, replaces its multilingual and VBA engines with in-house ones, and strengthens save-file encryption and online activation.

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  1. Announcing XLS Padlock 2025.2: Windows 11 25H2, Revamped Doc and Key Fixes

    This update focuses on improvements and compatibility for the next Windows 25H2 update, expanding language support, and delivering a completely overhauled docu...

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  2. How to Use Azure Trusted Signing with XLS Padlock: A Step-by-Step Guide

    In today's security-conscious environment, distributing your Excel applications compiled with XLS Padlock requires more than just functionality - it demands tr...

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  3. XLS Padlock 2025.1 Update Is Here

    This latest update for XLS Padlock is packed with significant improvements focused on boosting performance, expanding language support, and enhancing the overa...

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  4. WooCommerce Integration Kit 2025 for XLS Padlock – Now Available!

    Alright, listen up, creators and purveyors of fine Excel wizardry! If you're in the business of crafting and selling Excel workbooks, you'll know that protecti...

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  5. XLS Padlock 2025.0 Released: Multilingual Support, New Packaging and Stronger Signing

    XLS Padlock 2025.0 adds multilingual interfaces in 7 languages, a new standalone EXE format with 7z compression, Azure Trusted Signing and SignTool support, and SHA-256 only signing.

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  6. Discover What's New in XLS Padlock 2024.3 Available Now

    Get the new XLS Padlock 2024.3, a significant update that addresses a critical issue with Windows 11 24H2 and KB5046740, enhances functionality, and continues...

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  7. New Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: Hardware Locking Excel Workbooks with XLS Padlock

    We’re happy to publish a video tutorial on XLS Padlock. If you’re looking to protect your Excel files and control who has access, this tutorial will walk you t...

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  8. XLS Padlock 2024.2 released

    We're excited to announce the release of XLS Padlock 2024.2, which brings powerful new features and important fixes for an even more seamless experience. Our l...

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  9. XLS Padlock 2024.1 available

    Today, we’re happy to announce the latest update to XLS Padlock, version 2024.1. This release introduces several powerful features and enhancements that stream...

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  10. WooCommerce Integration Kit version 2024 released

    Our WooCommerce integration kit has been updated for handling automated online deactivation, the new feature of XLS Padlock 2024.

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  11. XLS Padlock 2024 released

    We are glad to announce the release of XLS Padlock 2024, the latest iteration of our powerful Excel workbook licensing and protection software. This new versio...

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  12. Minor release for our WooCommerce Integration Kit - version 2023-1

    Our WooCommerce integration kit has been upgraded for full support for PHP 8.2 and the latest WooCommerce and WordPress releases. A bug with validation for sub...

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  13. WooCommerce Integration Kit version 2023 released

    Our WooCommerce integration kit has been updated with PHP 8.1 support and improvements. We have removed the dependency on the REST API which will allow better...

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  14. Activation Kit 2022 available for registered users

    We published an update for our activation kit. The main new feature of this update is the ability to pass custom data to your workbook application and exploit...

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  15. XLS Padlock 2022.1 released

    A minor update for our Excel workbook enhanced protection and licensing software was published. If your maintenance is still active, do not hesitate to downloa...

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  16. XLS Padlock 2022 is available

    We released a major update for our Excel workbook licensing and protection software: XLS Padlock 2022 is finally available for download for all. We hope you wi...

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  17. WooCommerce Integration Kit version 2022 available

    Our WooCommerce integration kit has been updated with PHP 8.x support and improvements.

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  18. New website for XLS Padlock 2022

    We updated our website for the new release of XLS Padlock 2022. We hope you will enjoy it.

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  19. Old XLS Padlock History

    Since we moved our change history to this blog, below you will find old changes.

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  20. Update to the PHP key generator 2022 (action required)

    If you are a user of the WooCommerce Integration Kit or Activation Kit, an update of your server files is required. Indeed, with the release of the new version...

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