Visual Basic 6.0

Verify a Zip's Password

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Demonstrates how to verify the password for an encrypted or password-protected zip archive. Visual Basic 6.0

Dim success As Long
success = 0

' This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
' See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

Dim zip As New ChilkatZip

' To verify a password for a Zip, the Zip must be opened:
success = zip.OpenZip("myProtected.zip")
If (success <> 1) Then
    Debug.Print zip.LastErrorText
    Exit Sub
End If

' Set the password to be verified:
zip.DecryptPassword = "secret"

Dim passwordOk As Long
passwordOk = zip.VerifyPassword()
If (passwordOk = 1) Then
    Debug.Print "Password is correct."
Else
    Debug.Print "Password is incorrect."
End If

zip.CloseZip