Is it a usb drive?...some one said, he updated the usb port drivers in the device manager, and,..((although perhaps not related to your issue, if usb needs be updated manually?)), and you are using a usb drive, who knows what is causing the issue?
Could be one needs a bios update?...or all updates known are stable....of the os, and lined up with the DAW for those updated to work ...or sort of work proper.
Sorry, I am not going to try to troubleshoot MS OS with you anymore.
But, I will try to say, look into the forums...of what is left to glean over...
Some oddly saying this worked out for them,..and it solved X...might apply to other things also?
I know you came to find answers...sorry, I only have Questions myself as to why the oddity?.
And that, is not all have, not all are experiencing what you are experiencing....It may have something to do with something getting in the way of what is being asked be done.
That could be as the above mentions...Permissions.
I have seen some oddity with that also...A folder, having no access available...What is inside?...cannot open even under admin...nor change the attributes of it....seems locked.
Why?...unknown...So I removed the drive and wiped it out...with another system that does not adhere to MS Protocols....Folder removed!....does this crap ever end?...no...virus?...not sure....and who put it if so is?...
Could be?...Keep thinking it out though...and , post your doings and findings...so more proof is put to the ones who can do something about it.
Here this, when clicking ok to ULA agreements....If they do not allow the proper use of said software as is set to use with user and hardware, but disclaimers to warrant any loss to anything connected to that use, when agreed to their terms to use , in said agreement...If it cannot be used, as put forth to be agreed to, with Software made to be run on that Host machine with Host OS running the devices properly under that agreed format of agreed to
....Who is breaking the agreement of ULA they use to entrap hackers?...and hackers are fixing the blunders of the OS and other things put into or upon,...Wow, what a twisting of events....I said some smart kid will figure it out....And some have!.....interesting eh?
They are breaking it, to entrap people into it...breaking agreements...but they break it first, So, if you hack in, to fix...and are arrested, take notes....it was not working as it should have been working with standard gear....HARD DRIVES...are standard gear....So if this or that is not doing as it should do....then the OS or other partner/Driver/ or third party mayhem may be to blame.
But I blame the OS...win MS development...HOST....That is just me?...keep your eyes open, and your wit sharp, and be as gentle as a lamb, but as cunning as a snake.
Oh yes...
Best of luck to you...and your quest for answers...I am sure you will find, when you look into some of, as directed, if it does not solve...Put things back, and take notes...share what you find....helps others also!.
Cheers.