In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_FIPS_PREVENTS_PASSPHRASE 0x8031006C” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_FIPS_PREVENTS_PASSPHRASE 0x8031006C
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 group policy setting requiring FIPS compliance prevented the password from being generated or used. Please contact your domain administrator for more information.
