Verify a Zip's Password

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

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Dim zip As New Chilkat.Zip()

Dim success As Boolean

'  Any string unlocks the component for the 1st 30-days.
success = zip.UnlockComponent("Anything for 30-day trial")
If (success <> true) Then
    MsgBox(zip.LastErrorText)
    Exit Sub
End If


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


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

Dim passwordOk As Boolean
passwordOk = zip.VerifyPassword()
If (passwordOk = true) Then
    MsgBox("Password is correct.")
Else
    MsgBox("Password is incorrect.")
End If


zip.CloseZip()