Code sign: file PFX not anymore available by Comodo

XLS Padlock
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Hello everybody,

I recently renewed my Sectigo (Comodo) Code Signing-certificate to sign the protected workbook created by XLS Padlock.

The new certificate is issued by Certum, but they don’t provide the PFX file, they provide a desktop application to sign the file.

So is it still possible to sign exe file created by XLS Padlock?

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UPDATE: I solved the issue about the codesign by Comodo.

They don’t provide the PFX file anymore, because it is necessary a double authentication to sign a file, using a token generated by a mobile app.

So I sign the protected workbook using signtool.exe by Microsoft in the Windows prompt.

But now I have a new issue: when I release an updated version of the protected workbook, using the automatic webupdate feature by xls padlock, the new version downloaded doesn’t have a digital sign. So the updated file will alert the antivirus software.

Is there any solution about that?

Thanks

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Please try updating to XLS Padlock 2024.1. The updated code signing tool should also work with your new certificate.

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Ok, now it works using the option “Certificate Thumbprint” instead of “PFX file”.
Before signing, it’s necessary to activate the certificate using the token given by Mobile App.

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