In this post, you’ll learn about the error “TPM_E_NO_ENDORSEMENT 0x80280023” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
TPM_E_NO_ENDORSEMENT 0x80280023
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 TPM does not have an Endorsement Key (EK) installed.