In this post, you’ll learn about the error “FVE_E_PROTECTOR_EXISTS 0x80310031” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
FVE_E_PROTECTOR_EXISTS 0x80310031
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.
This key protector cannot be added. Only one key protector of this type is allowed for this drive.
