Win32 COM Error – FVE_E_POLICY_PROHIBITS_SELFSIGNED – 0x80310086

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Error FVE_E_POLICY_PROHIBITS_SELFSIGNED – 0x80310086 that is returned when working with the COM-based APIs in Win32

Win32 COM Error

FVE_E_POLICY_PROHIBITS_SELFSIGNED – 0x80310086

Win32 COM Error Error Description

BitLocker Drive Encryption cannot be applied to this drive as currently configured because of Group Policy settings. The certificate you provided for drive encryption is self-signed. Current Group Policy settings do not permit the use of self-signed certificates. Obtain a new certificate from your certification authority before attempting to enable BitLocker.