In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_KEYFILE_NOT_FOUND 0x8031003C” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_KEYFILE_NOT_FOUND 0x8031003C
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 BitLocker startup key or recovery password cannot be found on the USB device. Verify that you have the correct USB device, that the USB device is plugged into the computer on an active USB port, restart the computer, and then try again. If the problem persists, contact the computer manufacturer for BIOS upgrade instructions.
