DPAPI encryted section returns null

Question

Hi,

I am encrypting the appSettings and the connectionStrings sections in the app.config file. But when I try to read the value, its always returning null.

I am not sure if I am missing something. I thought the decryption was transparent.

Has anyone else had any success with reading DPAPI protected sections in the app.config file.

Answer 1

I just noticed this! I see you have no answer. Can you pls provide the code you are using and I will tell you what's going on.