In this post, you’ll learn more about the Error FVE_E_FIPS_DISABLE_PROTECTION_NOT_ALLOWED – 0x80310046 that is returned when working with the COM-based APIs in Win32
Win32 COM Error
FVE_E_FIPS_DISABLE_PROTECTION_NOT_ALLOWED – 0x80310046
Win32 COM Error Error Description
The Group Policy setting requiring FIPS compliance prohibits the use of unencrypted keys, which prevents BitLocker from being suspended on this drive. Please contact your domain administrator for more information.