"D:\ is not accessible. Access is denied." after windows 10 (64-bit) update 4/8/2021, where D: and E: are on an external USB drive.

[JonathanSteidel]

After Windows 10 updates KB4023057 and KB4580325 on April 8, 2021, I was no longer able to access the two partitions, D:\ and E:\, on my hard disk in a USB 3 shell connected to my desktop PC. System and device info follow.Please tell me there is a way and how to restore the proper access to my drive partitions. Thank you.Symptoms & trouble-shooting steps:When double-clicking in File Explorer on the D:\ (and E:\) drive Windows 10 displays a dialog box: ___________________________ |Location is not available ||(×) D:\ is not accessible.||

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