Windows 10: Windows Update 1909 blocks LAN Network external drives

Discus and support Windows Update 1909 blocks LAN Network external drives in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Since the 1909 Update a few days ago, File Explorer will not open the 'Network' Folder in the Left Column listing. It'll list a few items on my home... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by rakkomate investigate, Jan 28, 2020.

  1. Windows Update 1909 blocks LAN Network external drives


    Since the 1909 Update a few days ago, File Explorer will not open the 'Network' Folder in the Left Column listing. It'll list a few items on my home network in the 'right column', but I don't have any access to all my external drives Ethernet gigaswitch connection to modem router. I have struck this before with previous major Windows Updates when it 'unchecks' a setting in a hidden listing for some reason, this fixed the problem but I can't find that listing this time. I need those external drives for all my business docs so I would appreciate if anyone can point me to a solution. Cheers.

    :)
     
    rakkomate investigate, Jan 28, 2020
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  2. Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Jan 28, 2020
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  3. External drive

    Hi Richard,

    There are several factors that can cause your external drive to not read DVDs even though the system is recognizing the device. This could be caused by a driver that needs to updated or corrupted files. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions
    below:

    • Just to confirm, the device that is not working properly is a external DVD optical drive?
    • Were there any recent changes or updates installed on your computer?
    • Have you tried to plug the external drive to a different port on your computer?

    As a initial recommendation, we suggest that your run the built in troubleshooter in Windows 10. Kindly refer to the steps below:

    • Type “Troubleshooting” in the Search bar and press Enter.
    • Click on “View All” in the top left corner.
    • This will display the list of troubleshooters which are built-in in the computer. You can click on
      Hardware and Devices from the list and you can run the troubleshooter.

    This will check for common errors that affect hardware on your computer and attempts to correct them.

    We look forward to your response after completing the steps.
     
    Jordan Dom, Jan 28, 2020
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  4. Eric2139 Win User

    Windows Update 1909 blocks LAN Network external drives

    How to Dump Networking Parameters?


    Had a customer with this problem, they had a brand new Dell Optiplex 3050, with Windows 10 1709, and Realtek Gbit Family of lan adapters (wired connection). After much troubleshooting (many suggestions listed in the course of this thread), it turned out the PC needed a bios update. Among the updates listed on the dell website for bios version 1.52 (I flashed it with the latest 1.92) was "Update RealtekLOM".

    LOM is "lan on motherboard" and the Realtek has flashable firmware.

    One step for others having this issue is to check their computer manufacturer's website for "Lom" firmware updates for the particular network adapter - whether integrated or an add-in.
     
    Eric2139, Jan 28, 2020
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