In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_FIPS_HASH_KDF_NOT_ALLOWED 0x80310098” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_FIPS_HASH_KDF_NOT_ALLOWED 0x80310098
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 default Bitlocker Key Derivation Function SP800-56A for ECC smart cards is not supported by your smart card. The Group Policy setting requiring FIPS-compliance prevents BitLocker from using any other key derivation function for encryption. You have to use a FIPS compliant smart card in FIPS restricted environments.