How can I load xml from a url instead of a file path in .NET?

Question

We currently have code like this:

Dim xDoc = XDocument.Load(myXMLFilePath)

The only way we know how to do it currently is by using a file path and impersonation (since this file is on a secured network path).

I've looked at XDocument.Load on MSDN, but I don't see anything.

Answer 1

I would suggest using a WebRequest to get a stream and load the stream into the document.

Answer 2

That very documentation says that the file parameter is "A URI string that references the file to load into a new XDocument." Furthermore, I have code that does exactly that---uses XDocument.Load with a URI.