(PowerShell) Verify a Zip's Password

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

Download: Chilkat .NET Assemblies

[Reflection.Assembly]::LoadFile("C:\myAssemblies\ChilkatDotNet2.dll")

$zip = New-Object Chilkat.Zip

#  Any string unlocks the component for the 1st 30-days.
$success = $zip.UnlockComponent("Anything for 30-day trial")
if ($success -ne $true) {
    $($zip.LastErrorText)
    exit
}

#  To verify a password for a Zip, the Zip must be opened:
$success = $zip.OpenZip("myProtected.zip")
if ($success -ne $true) {
    $($zip.LastErrorText)
    exit
}

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

$passwordOk = $zip.VerifyPassword()
if ($passwordOk -eq $true) {
    $("Password is correct.")
}
else {
    $("Password is incorrect.")
}

$zip.CloseZip()