[Pseudocode]

Trim the end, then, if it is a string, try using String.Equals()

[Only3]

^^ he use Trim
Dim cRepertoire As String = Space(255)
Get_Private_Profile_String(cRubrique, cKey, "", cRepertoire, cFileName)
Return Trim(cRepertoire)

op check values and length u can use msgbox