OutOfMemoryException loading big image to Bitmap object with the Compact Framework

Question

I have a problem with a memory leak.

I have this code in a button_click :

Private Sub Button3_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal         


        

Answer 1

Your leaking Gdi handles, wrap the stream and bitmap in Using clauses.

Private Sub Button3_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button3.Click

    using ms As New IO.MemoryStream
        using bm As New Bitmap("\Application Data\imgs\IMG22.jpg")
            bm.Save(ms, Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Jpeg)
        end using
    end using

End Sub