XML File and an encryption

[Nathan]

I need to encrypt a string before I write it down in my settings XML File,
and then decrypt it when I reload the XML File.

Unfortunately, I have no idea where to get started. Can anyone point me in
the right direction?

[Crouchie1998]

Here's how to encrypt/decrypt a file:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;301070

Cryptography document (MSDN):

http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/is...o/default.aspx

Here is a great example:

http://www.codeproject.com/useritems..._Encrption.asp

(Please nore you have to be a FREE member to download the code, but this
article has full code listed)

Another very simple example:

http://www.dotnetspider.com/technolo...ages/1020.aspx

There are literally thousands of examples all over the Internet. Just search
for 'Cryptography' & 'VB.NET' on Google & you'll see

[Crouchie1998]

I have just come across this example that encrypts/decrypts on the fly &
store it in XML files. Maybe this will be better for you:

http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb...1379&lngWId=10

Please note: I haven't downloaded & tried the code