Question : Sharepoint 2010 Install FIPS Error

hi i'm getting the following error on a sharepoint 2010 base install -- i've tried to flip a few registry switches, but to no avail -- i think has something to do with a group policy setting, but not sure, has anyone else run into this issue, and know of a way to resolve?

an exception of type system.invalidoperationexception was thrown. additional exceptoin information: this implementation is not part of the windows platform fips validated cryptographic algorithms

Answer : Sharepoint 2010 Install FIPS Error

I guess you'll need to disable the "Local Security Setting System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing" policy in Windows.

you can follow the instructions below to check if it is enabled or disabled and disable if necessary - you mentioned group policy, do you know if this policy is sent down?


Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative tools > Local Security Policy. The Group Policy dialog appears.
Under the "Local Policies" heading, select "Security Options" and look for the entry, "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing."
If entry this is enabled, disable it.