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GetHardwareEncryptionStatus method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class

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The GetHardwareEncryptionStatus method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class determines whether the volume is located on a drive that supports or can support hardware encryption.

Syntax

uint32 GetHardwareEncryptionStatus(
  [out] uint32 HardwareEncryptionStatus
);

Parameters

HardwareEncryptionStatus [out]

Specifies whether the drive can support hardware encryption. This can be one of the following values.

Value Meaning
Not supported
0
 Hardware encryption is not supported.
No protection
1
 Drive encryption is not supported.
Uses software
2
 The encryption method is software-based.
Uses hardware
3
 The drive supports hardware encryption.

 

Return value

This function returns zero (0) if the volume is compatible with BitLocker hardware encryption. Otherwise, the function returns an error.

Return code/value Description
S_OK
0 (0x0)
 The volume is compatible with BitLocker hardware encryption.

 

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
 Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
 Windows Server 2012 [desktop apps only]
Namespace
 Root\CIMV2\Security\MicrosoftVolumeEncryption
MOF
Win32_encryptablevolume.mof

See also

Win32_EncryptableVolume