GetKeyProtectorType method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class
The GetKeyProtectorType method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class indicates the type of a given key protector.
Syntax
uint32 GetKeyProtectorType(
[in] string VolumeKeyProtectorID,
[out] uint32 KeyProtectorType
);
Parameters
-
VolumeKeyProtectorID [in]
-
Type: string
A unique string identifier used to manage an encrypted volume key protector.
-
KeyProtectorType [out]
-
Type: uint32
An unsigned integer that specifies the type of the key protector.
Value Meaning - 0
Unknown or other protector type - 1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) - 2
External key - 3
Numerical password - 4
TPM And PIN - 5
TPM And Startup Key - 6
TPM And PIN And Startup Key - 7
Public Key - 8
Passphrase - 9
TPM Certificate - 10
CryptoAPI Next Generation (CNG) Protector
Return value
Type: uint32
This method returns one of the following codes or another error code if it fails.
| Return code/value | Description |
|---|---|
|
The method was successful. |
|
The VolumeKeyProtectorID parameter does not refer to a valid KeyProtectorType. |
|
BitLocker is not enabled on the volume. Add a key protector to enable BitLocker. |
Remarks
Managed Object Format (MOF) files contain the definitions for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) classes. MOF files are not installed as part of the Windows SDK. They are installed on the server when you add the associated role by using the Server Manager. For more information about MOF files, see Managed Object Format (MOF).
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Ultimate [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
| Namespace |
Root\CIMV2\Security\MicrosoftVolumeEncryption |
| MOF |
|
See also