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Syntax error about imports having to precede declarations

I have the following code that is giving me an error:

Imports statements must precede declarations. My imports is before my declarations. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

<%@ Page Language="VB" %>
<script runat="server">

Imports Microsoft.Win32
dim Accountskey as registrykey
Accountskey = Registry.CurrentUser.OpenSubKey("Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\Mailgov (Redirector)\AccountSettings", False)
for each strAccount in Accountskey.getvaluenames()
strAccounts = strAccounts & strAccount
next
Label1.text = strAccounts

</script>
<html>
<head>
</head>
<body>
<form runat="server">
Done
<asp:TextBox id="TextBox1" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
<asp:Label id="Label1" runat="server">Label</asp:Label>

</form>
</body>
</html>

Arthur_Wood

why are you writing the VB.NET code in your aspx page,and not using the CodeBehind. The problem is that the code as you have it here, is actually being seen, by the JIT compiler, as if it were following the implied declarations of the controls on your page, and that is sees as creasting the 'error' that you are seeing.

ASP.NET does NOT support coding as you have it here, which is the older ASP style, using embedded VBScript. In fact, you cannot embed VBScript in the ASPX page, in any fashion.

ASP.NET is a completely DIFFERENT style of web development, and you would be VERY wise to TOTALLY FORGET (yes FORGET) everything your ever knew (or thought you knew) about ASP development, becuase it has ABSOLUTELY no relevance to ASP.NET development. The two are as different as Night and Day - actually they are more different - say like Cats and Airplanes.

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jodyglidden

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That's what I've read as well. Also, Timbo fixed my bug. Thanks.