In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_FIRMWARE_TYPE_NOT_SUPPORTED 0x80310048” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_FIRMWARE_TYPE_NOT_SUPPORTED 0x80310048
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.
BitLocker Drive Encryption cannot be enabled on the operating system drive. Contact the computer manufacturer for BIOS upgrade instructions.