WebResponse.GetResponseStream Method
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When overridden in a descendant class, returns the data stream from the Internet resource.
Namespace: System.Net
Assembly: System.Net (in System.Net.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public MustOverride Function GetResponseStream As Stream
public abstract Stream GetResponseStream()
Return Value
Type: System.IO.Stream
An instance of the Stream class for reading data from the Internet resource.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| NotSupportedException | Any attempt is made to access the method, when the method is not overridden in a descendant class. |
Remarks
The GetResponseStream method returns the data stream from the Internet resource.
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The response stream must be closed to avoid running out of system resources. The response stream can be closed by calling Stream.Close or Close |
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.