In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_CANNOT_SET_FVEK_ENCRYPTED 0x8031002D” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_CANNOT_SET_FVEK_ENCRYPTED 0x8031002D
What is COM?
Microsoft’s COM stands for Component Object Model. Component Object Model (COM) is a networked, object-oriented framework for building interoperable binary software components. Microsoft’s OLE (compound documents), ActiveX (Internet-enabled components), and other products are built on the COM base technology.
Error Description
Below is the description of this COM Error.
The drive encryption algorithm and key cannot be set on a previously encrypted drive. To encrypt this drive with BitLocker Drive Encryption, remove the previous encryption and then turn on BitLocker.
