Knowledge Base
How-to articles and answers about our software, by topic.
File Compression
2 articles
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How to compress files into 7-zip (7z) archives?
This article describes how to compress files or entire folders into 7-Zip archives. 7-Zip file archives are normally created using the free 7-Zip...
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How to create 7-Zip Self-Extractors (.7z to .exe) with Windows Explorer?
This article describes how to turn 7-Zip archives (.7z) into Self-Extracting archives (.exe) from Windows Explorer. 7-Zip file archives can be...
Code Signing
1 article
Excel and VBA Protection
3 articles
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Can VBA be compiled to an EXE?
VBA runs inside the Office application that hosts it and has no EXE compiler. Three ways to ship macros without the source: XLS Padlock, VBA Padlock or a rewrite.
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How to protect an Excel workbook?
Protect an Excel workbook step by step: Excel's sheet, structure, VBA and file passwords, what each one stops, and how to lock formulas and VBA in a workbook you sell.
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Why does Excel protection not stop copying?
Excel's sheet, workbook and VBA passwords stop edits, not copying: what each one does, how they are removed, and what really protects a workbook you sell.
File Splitting
2 articles
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How to split a large file into smaller pieces with GSplit?
Split a large file into pieces with GSplit, a free Windows tool: choose the file, piece type and size, then rejoin it with GUnite or a Self-Uniting program.
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How to split a large file on Windows?
Four ways to split a large file on Windows: 7-Zip or WinRAR volumes, a tested PowerShell script, or GSplit with Self-Uniting pieces restored without any software.
Icons and Cursors
2 articles
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How to convert a PNG image to an ICO icon with GConvert?
Turn a PNG picture into a Windows .ico file with GConvert: import it, set the size and color depth, generate the other icon sizes and export the icon.
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How to create an animated cursor with AniTuner?
Make a Windows animated cursor (.ani) with AniTuner: start a new cursor, add frames from image files, set timing and the hot spot, then save and install it.
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