I have a few simple questions

1: Is there a way to read the schema file so you can find the name of the XML table and the columns being used in the XML file in VB? Currently I am using the stream reader and parsing the file.

2: Are there ways to password protect the XML and XSD files so that not just anyone can just open and read them. My only other option would be to use a custom text encryption routine on the whole file which would cause a lot of overhead.

Thanks in advance for any help.