How to convert string to base64 in .net framework 4

Question

So, I went around the internet looking for a way to convert plain text (string) to base64 string and found many solutions. I am trying to use:

Dim byt As Byte() = System.Text.Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(TextBox1.Text)
TextBox2.Text = convert.ToBase64String(byt)

but in the end an error message appears

'ToBase64String' is not a member of 'System.Windows.Forms.Timer'.

What should I do to fix this? Or, if there is a better way to encode it, please help.

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Mark chai May 08 '12 at 17:02

1 answer

GSerg · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-08T17:09:06+0000

Use System.Convert.ToBase64String(byt). Otherwise, the timer will be selected as the innermost matching name.
_{Not the best name for a btw timer.}