GetHardwareEncryptionStatus method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class

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