How to read binary file in visual basic?

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How to read binary file OR How to access binary file in visual.
As anyone knows that computer working on binary (0s and 1s).
Every file/data have its binary source.
I want to Read/Access and edit binary of data/files in visual basic.

Posted 21-Jan-13 2:07am

Alamgirable

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Solution 1

Whooooo, it looks like you have a lot to learn. That is no problem, but be prepared.
The short answer is: it depends. But be aware, that a text file is also binary. It is a matter of formatting.

See following example of how to read simple integers from a binary file: http://www.dotnetperls.com/binaryreader-vbnet[^]

Posted 21-Jan-13 2:13am

Zoltán Zörgő

Updated 21-Jan-13 2:14am

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Alamgirable 21-Jan-13 11:22am

Using this method.
How can i read Binary of those files which are in my harddisk?

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Abhinav S · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-21T02:14:00

Solution 2

Use the BinaryReader.
Here are some examples -
http://www.dotnetperls.com/binaryreader-vbnet[^]
http://kellyschronicles.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/read-a-binary-file-with-vb-net/[^]

Here is a video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_aQIVYZsCs[^].

Posted 21-Jan-13 2:14am

Abhinav S

Updated 21-Jan-13 2:15am

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Alamgirable 21-Jan-13 11:22am

Using this method.
How can i read Binary of those files which are in my harddisk?