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[Software name          ] Excel VBA Hyper Lock
[Version                ] Ver 1.05
[Kind of software       ] Freeware
[Runnable OS            ] Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
[Necessary thing        ] Microsoft Excel
[Development language   ] Excel VBA
[Date of publication    ] 2026/01/01
[Copyright              ] Copyright(C) K.Hiwasa
[URL                    ] https://xltools.jp
[E-mail                 ] info@xltools.jp
[Development environment] Windows 11/Microsoft Excel 2024
[Condition of reprint   ] Contact required
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[Introduction of software]
This allows you to put a very strong lock on your Excel VBA projects.

[Update of this version]
- Added a restriction that Excel files with ActiveX controls on the worksheet cannot be processed.


[Files]
vbahplock.xlam : Body of tool.
readme.tx      : Japanese version of this file.
readme_e.txt   : This file.
readme.xlsx    : Explanation of settings before use.


[How to install]
Only execute vbahplock.xlam.
The password is "1".
Excel must be able to use macros.
Also, "Macros should be able to access the VBA project."


[How to uninstall]
Delete the entire folder. Not using the registry.


[How to use]
After pressing the Hyper Lock button, drag and drop the target file into the window.
A post-hyperlock file is created with "_hlc" added to the original file name.


[Constraints]
- Excel files with 3 character extensions cannot be hyperlocked.
- Hyperlock cannot be used on Excel files that have ActiveX controls on the worksheet.
- The target file must be unprotected.
- The file encryption password is set to "1".
- When executed, it will not be able to save itself.


[Disclaimer]
- I'm not responsible for any troubles caused by using this software.
  Please use at your own risk.
- Requests for improvements and bug reports are welcome,
  but I'm not sure if it's technically or policy-wise possible,
  and if it's possible, I'm not sure if it's possible soon.


[History]
2025/12/14  Ver 1.04
- Added encryption password protection for files.

2025/12/04  Ver 1.03
- Fixed a bug that caused the program to not work correctly 
  when the VBE setting "Require Variable Declaration" is enabled.

2025/12/04  Ver 1.02
- Fixed to exclude books without VBA projects from processing.
- Fixed to exclude OneDrive files from processing.

2025/11/30  Ver 1.01
- Removed the restriction that requires setting "Macros can access VBA projects" after Hyper Lock.
- Removed the restriction that startup macros must be created in "Auto_Open".
- UI changes.
- Improved Hyper Lock accuracy.

2025/11/28  Ver 1.00
- New release.
