Encoding of VB6 files?

[BlackStone]

I tried to open a file with a StreamReader that was saved using VB6. However, I find that it is converting some of the characters to question marks. I have used all the Encoding.xxxxs. How can I open the file and get the old info?

 

[Iceplug]

I think VB6s Encoding is Encoding.Default. However, if you get question marks, perhaps you shoulduse Encoding.Unicode .

 

[BlackStone]

Hmm, I tried that, but the file is obviously not saved in unicode because I dont even get anything remotely close. I have no idea whats wrong. I rewrote the old code in VB6 (using Open "" For.. As..) and got all the right info.

 

[Iceplug]

Did you try using Encoding.Default?
That usually works.

Can you even view the file in Notepad properly?

 

[BlackStone]

The file looks fine in notepad. Encoding.Default doesnt work either. Im stumped on this one.

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

Is this happening with all files or just one in particular? If just a single file would it be possible to attach the file here and see if anybody else has the same problem?