Excel To EXE, Make Secure
Windows Applications From Excel

Go Beyond Excel's Built-In Security Tools, Boost Features, Lock Down & Create Windows Applications (EXE) with XLSPadlock

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56

Lectures

4:31H

Duration

ALL

Skill Level

ENGLISH

Language

COURSE OVERVIEW

Microsoft Excel is the most widely used software for business and personal projects, ranging from simple calculators and models to advanced dashboards and even enterprise level applications with advanced forms and procedures! But while Excel is rich in features and Easy to use, it lacks one major component. SECURITY.

Excel passwords were designed to prevent accidents & user-error, but can easily be retrieved with cheap password cracking software.

In my course, I show you how to turn your Excel workbooks into actual Windows Executable programs (EXE FILES) using my secret Excel weapon – XLSPadlock! This course includes a complete walkthrough of XLSPadlock along with little known Excel security techniques.

At the basic level, we’ll protect your Content from theft with unique formula protection techniques and then learn to convert your confidential VBA code into binary and store it in the executable, making it impossible to discover!

Then, we’ll learn about Licensing and Locking your Secure Application with:

Activation keys
USB/dongle protection
Hardware locking (to a particular PC)
Using a key generator to create trial versions of your software that expire after a number of
1. uses
2. days or
3. specific expiration date
and even create a nag screen each time the trial version opens!

You’ll learn Advanced Save Options (such as) whether users can use secure save files (that only work with a licensed copy of your EXE) OR to disable saving entirely!

You can control which Excel versions are allowed, and can build 32-bit, 64-bit or BOTH binary types into a single EXE!

I’ll teach you how to restrict native Excel features, like right-click options, copy/paste, removing excel ribbons, controlling add-ins allowed, disable Visual basic access a number of ways.

Protect your proprietary content

Don’t distribute another Excel file without maintaining absolute control of who’s using it and how !

EXE Customizations

I’ll demonstrate all the EXE Customizations, including making a professional splash screen that pops INSTEAD of the ‘Excel loading’ dialogue, creating and implementing custom icons, and customizing EXE version, title, authorship and copyright info.

special code samples

I’m also including special code samples you can use to interact with the EXE to access hidden companion files, read version info or even interact with other Windows files or workbooks in a secure way.

End User License Agreement

We’ll demo how to make a simple End User License Agreement that MUST be accepted before someone can use your app!

Code-Signing Certificate

We’ll also take you through adding a Code-Signing Certificate to show end-users your software is from a Trusted Verified Publisher.

LEARNING PATH

Introduction

Intro & Basic Protection Is Easy To Hack - Demonstration
Demo - Formula Protection And Secure App Features

Video: 11 minutes, 2 lectures

Protection With XLSPadlock - First The Basics

Installing XLSPadlock
Installing XLSPadlock - Info Document & Links
Formula Protection and How It Works
Workbook To Secure App Basics and Recalculate Advance Option
Converting VBA To Binary with the VBA Compiler

Video: 250 minutes, 5 lectures

Advanced Licensing Features

Licensing Features Overview
Activation Protection vs No Activation
Key Generation with XLSPadlock
Resetting Activation on a PC for Testing Purposes
Hardware-Locked Activation Keys
Dongle or USB Protection
Activation Key Restriction Options
More Options with Included 'Stand-Alone' Key Generator
Additional Activation Options

Video: 59 minutes, 9 lectures

Secure Save Files

Allowing Secure Save or Not...
Disable Loading/Saving Other Workbooks (and how to Temp re-enable)
Extended Save Options
Decrypting a Secure Save File
Use a Custom Secure Save File Extension!

Video: 25 minutes, 5 lectures

App Settings And File Management

Control Excel Version(s) Allowed
Build EXE for 32-bit, 64-bit or Universal
Accessing "EXEPath" and Using Hyperlink To Open File
Accessing EXEPath and Using Shell To Open Files in VBA
Companion Files in VBA - Open Hidden Workbook
Using SetOption Helper To Open Workbooks Despite Security Settings

Video: 36 minutes, 6 lectures

Advanced Security Settings

Save and Load Options Overview
Restriction Options
VBA Security
Formulas and Passwords
Excel Add-ins
OfficeIns Free Download Link
Excel Custom UI

Video: 25 minutes, 7 lectures

Customize EXE

Basic Splash Screen and Settings
Make Your Own Better Splash Screen and Resources
Custom Icon for Your App and How to Make One
Free Online Icons for Your App
Free Online Icons for Your App - Resources
Customize EXE Version Info
Display Product or File Version in WorksheetFunction and VBA
Display Product or File Version in Userform Caption Dynamically
Custom Localization and Language Files
End User License Agreements or Terms
Code Signing

Video: 42 minutes, 11 lectures

Special Tips, Tricks & Macros

Function To Detect If Protection is Enabled
Completely Hide Sheet Tabs and Set Up Navigation Buttons
Detect Trial Mode and Number of Uses or Days Remaining
Removing Row and Column Headings and Cell Gridlines
Real Life Consulting Protection DEMO 01 - Settings Dan Uses
Real Life Consulting Protection DEMO 02 - Dropbox Stuff & Compiling a Nice Email
Creating An Installer File with Paquet Builder
Creating An Installer File with Paquet Builder - Info Document & Links
Asking Questions Here and GDGSoft Forum
Asking Questions Here and GDGSoft Forum - Info Documentation and Links

Video: 49 minutes, 10 lectures

BONUS

BONUS LECTURE

Video: 1 minute, 21 lecture

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This Excel course is for anyone who wants to learn Excel security secrets and create real Windows Applications (EXEs) directly from Excel files. No prior programming knowledge is needed.
This course is probably not for you if you’re looking to learn unrelated Excel VBA code as that is covered in other courses, specifically on the topic of programming. We will, however, make sure you know how to use any code we provide inside and out and many tricks to make your Excel projects into professional, polished and secured Apps.
If you’re using Excel for Mac, you will have to virtualize Windows within Mac using programs like Parallels or Bootcamp, as XLSPadlock doesn’t have a Mac version.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Create Secure Windows Application (EXE files) Directly From Your Excel Workbooks!
Super Protect Your Excel Formulas Beyond Excel Native Functionality
Convert VBA To Binary Code, Hidden within the EXE
Create Activation Keys For You App So You Control Who Can Use It (and How Long)
Master Advanced Licensing Features
Hardware Lock Your Application To a Particular PC
Enable Dongle/USB Protection
Set Up a ‘Nag Screen’ and Demo/Trial Modes with Expiration Date, Number of Uses or Days!
Optionally Allow Users To Save Secure Encrypted Files, Only Usable with Licensed EXE
Control Excel Versions Your App Will Open With (Office 2000 and up!)
Build EXE for 32-bit, 64-bit or Universal EXE That Works With Any Excel Bitness!
Access External Files Using Special Codes or Simple Hyperlinks
Utilize Hidden Companion Files, Buried Deep In Your EXE
Disable Visual Basic Editor or Locl the Project BEYOND Excel Native Capabilities
Remove Worksheet Tabs, Rendering them Completely Invisible
Disable Loading/Saving Other Workbooks BEFORE or AFTER App Is Loaded…
Deactivate Print Operations, PDF and XPS Operations
Completely Hide and Disable All Ribbons & Toolbars
Remove Right-Click (context menu) and Double Click Options
Disable ‘Cell Copy and Cust To Clipboard” Commands
Shut Off and Hide The Excel Formula Bar
Only Allow Whichever Add-ins You Specify (Or None At All!)
Load Customized Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Files To Your App Experience
Design Custom Splash Screen or Logo At Startup for NNN Seconds (Free Design Resources too!)
Hide Default ‘Loading Workbook’ Dialog Box in Excel
Replace Excel Icon With Your Own Icon (Within Application AND In Windows Explorer)
Set EXE Version Info and File Properties, such as FileVersion, LegalCopyright, Trademarks, ProductName, ProductVersion
Expand To Other Languages With Editable Translation Files
Create an End User License Agreement (EULA) that Must Be Accepted Prior To Use! (Samples Provided)
Digitally Sign Your Application using Microsoft Authenticode Code Signing Certificate
Free Online Resources and Training for Stock Images, Design Tools, Icons and More…
Special Tips, Tricks and BONUS Macros To Interact With EXE and Windows Environment!

START Building Secure Excel Apps today!

What Students Say About The Course

STUDENTS' TESTIMONIALS

“Great Content. Nice to know how to secure our excel app, Dan describes almost everything here and also the link for the resources are cool. The information about a little design in our app is also really helpful.”

Endang I.

“I decided to purchase this training before buying XLSPadlock. Dan give us the real in-depth nitty gritty. One thing that I found was not very clear - can I read (or import using Power Query) from files elsewhere on the network? Despite this 'oversight' - this course is still worth 5-stars”

Lorenco Marques

"It is the best instructor towards Excel I have ever seen. I just love their excel course. I am your Fan Dan Sir”

Harsh Parasiya

“This has been a wonderful course for me to sit right now as I'm just about to release an Excel workbook and was struggling to find the right software to lock-down the formulas and VBA code. Dan walks you through the whole process confirming what XLS Padlock is capable of doing and teaching you loads more that you never knew that it could do. I purchased XLS Padlock straight away and am delighted to be striding forward with my project with the correct software and the correct education to back it up. If you're in any doubt, I highly recommend taking this course as the value that you'll get from this versus the small cost is well worth it - many times over.”

Steve Ford

"Love your intros. They normally give us a good idea of what is coming later in the course.”

Donald McRoberts

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We are confident that our course will provide you with immense value and help you achieve your goals. To demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the course within 30 days of your purchase, simply contact our customer support team, and we will refund your full payment. No questions asked!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Requirements To Take The Course

You should already have Microsoft Excel (preferably version 2007 and up)
You’ll need a tool called XLSPadlock to unlock much of the Security potential and cool tricks, but we will cover this in lecture 3.
If you want to use the Installation Maker program, you’ll need to get that but we cover this in detail in section 8.
XLSPadlock is a Windows Application and the course is regarding making Windows Executables (EXE), so one would have to use Bootstrap, Parallels or some virtualization of Windows if using a Mac…

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Excel To EXE, Make Secure Windows Applications From Excel

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