HRESULT 0x80310023 (FVE_E_FOREIGN_VOLUME): meaning and diagnosis

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A TPM-based BitLocker protector cannot be used for a non-operating-system data volume.

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FVE_E_FOREIGN_VOLUME

FVE_E_FOREIGN_VOLUME means that BitLocker cannot apply a TPM protector to the selected data volume. TPM-based startup protection is associated with the operating-system volume; data volumes use other supported unlock mechanisms.

How to investigate

Confirm whether the target is the running operating-system volume or a fixed/removable data volume.
For data volumes, select an appropriate supported protector or configured auto-unlock workflow instead of a TPM startup protector.
Keep a recovery method available before changing any volume protector configuration.

Microsoft: BitLocker overview

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