What's new on ASAP Utilities

ASAP Utilities Finalist for BEST Microsoft Excel Add-In at the Global Excel Awards 2025!

We're super excited to announce that ASAP Utilities has been recognized as a finalist for the BEST Microsoft Excel add-in category at the prestigious Global Excel Awards 2025!

This nomination is a huge honor and a reflection of the journey we've been on since starting over 25 years ago. Over the years, we've remained dedicated to developing a robust toolset that helps people worldwide save time and work smarter in Excel.

Now, we need your support to help us win! Public voting is open from December 9 to January 19, and every vote counts.
If ASAP Utilities has ever made your work easier, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to cast your vote.

• Vote for ASAP Utilities here

Being named a finalist is not just recognition of the hard work we’ve put into making ASAP Utilities what it is today, but also a celebration of the incredible community of users who inspire us every day.

Thank you for being part of this journey, your support means the world to us!

Exciting News: ASAP Utilities 8.7.2 Released!

We're thrilled to announce the latest updates to ASAP Utilities!

With great enthusiasm and over 25 years of continuous development, we've enhanced ASAP Utilities further to simplify and speed up your work. It helps you accomplish tasks that aren't possible in Excel alone.

What's New?

• Date Picker Shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+T)
  Quickly access the Date Picker via the Favorites menu or the new keyboard shortcut.
  
  
• Support for Sensitivity Labels
  For organizations using Office 365 Enterprise E3/E5 with configured sensitivity labels, ASAP Utilities now ensures labels are copied or prompts you to apply them before saving files.
  The sensitivity label information is copied from the source workbook or you are asked by Excel to apply a sensitivity label before an Excel workbook is saved in xlsb or xlsx format, with the following tools:
  • Export  ›  4. Export worksheets as separate files...
  • Export  ›  1. Export selection or active sheet as new file...
  • File & System  ›  1. Save file and create backup...
• General Improvements
  
  • Various minor updates and fixes for a smoother experience.
  • Text improvements for enhanced clarity and consistency across the interface.

Download Now

We highly recommend upgrading to this latest version to take advantage of the new features and improvements:

• Download ASAP Utilities

Compatibility & Free Upgrades

Version 8.7.2 is compatible with Excel 365 Desktop, Excel 2024, and earlier versions down to Excel 2010. Users with licenses purchased in 2016 or later can upgrade for free.

For over two decades, you've relied on us to simplify your work in Excel, and we're excited to continue enhancing ASAP Utilities to empower your productivity!

Warm regards,
The ASAP Utilities Team

No Stress, No Rush: Honest Pricing All Year Round

At ASAP Utilities, we believe in keeping things simple, honest, and reliable, not just in our product but in our pricing too. While the internet is buzzing with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, we stick to our philosophy of offering a straightforward, fair price all year round.

No flashy promotions. No pressure to rush into a deal. Just the same consistent and attractive pricing you can always count on.

We keep our pricing fair and honest all year. This means you can be confident you're always getting great value without needing to wait for a special offer.
Our approach might seem a little dull in comparison to the frenzy of discount season, but we think reliability matters more. You do not have to worry about whether you are getting the best deal because our prices remain the same no matter when you choose to purchase.

This year, you might also hear about Green Friday, a movement that encourages sustainable choices instead of overconsumption. At ASAP Utilities, we support this mindset. From using sustainable hosting to minimizing our environmental impact, we do our best to make responsible choices wherever possible.

While others rush for fleeting discounts, you can count on ASAP Utilities for lasting value and a fair price. Buy it when you need it. No stress. No pressure.

Warm regards,
The ASAP Utilities Team

Excel 2016 Users: MS KB5002653 Breaks Opening Add-Ins

Update: Microsoft has released an update to fix this issue

Microsoft update KB4484305 from November 19 fixes an issue in which Excel add-ins that were enabled the last time that you used Excel might not load correctly when you open Excel.

• November 19, 2024, update for Excel 2016 (KB4484305)

What happened?

A Microsoft update from November 12 for Excel 2016, KB5002653, has introduced a bug that affects users of Excel add-ins, including ASAP Utilities. After installing the update, Excel 2016 users may encounter an error where Excel fails to load add-ins. Specifically, the error message states that it "couldn't find" the XLAM file, with the drive letter missing from the path:

Error: Sorry, we couldn't find :\Program Files\ASAP Utilities\ASAP Utilities.xlam. Is it possible it was moved, renamed, or deleted?

This issue, confirmed as a bug in the KB5002653 update released on November 12, 2024, prevents Excel 2016 from correctly recognizing XLAM add-ins that were previously enabled. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and updated their release notes to include additional details.

ASAP Utilities Nominated for BEST Excel Add-in – Your Vote Matters!

ASAP Utilities Nominated for Global Excel Summit Awards – Support Us by Submitting a Nomination

We are thrilled to announce that ASAP Utilities has been nominated in the Best Microsoft Excel Add-in category at the prestigious Global Excel Summit Awards. This recognition celebrates the impact our toolset has made in helping Excel users worldwide work more efficiently and effectively.

If ASAP Utilities has made a positive difference in your work, we invite you to show your support by nominating us. Categories include Rising Star, Best Microsoft Excel Add-in, and Most Innovative Use of Excel.

Nominations close on November 3, and each submission brings us one step closer to the finals. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us continue to make a difference in the Excel community.

Submit your nomination here: https://globalexcelsummit.com/global-excel-awards

Thank you for helping us make Excel a more powerful, user-friendly tool for everyone!

With great enthusiasm,
The ASAP Utilities Team