Can’t get my old Nikon D90 to transfer RAW files to my new Windows 11 PC

I recently switched from an old Windows 7 laptop to a new Windows 11 PC, and I’m running into a weird issue with my Nikon D90. When I connect the camera via USB, it shows up fine and I can transfer JPEGs without any problem, but the RAW files (.NEF) don’t appear in the file explorer at all. I’ve tried using Nikon’s ViewNX-i software and also Lightroom Classic, but neither detects the RAW files through the USB connection. I even updated all the drivers and firmware I could find for the D90, but no luck. As a workaround, I’m currently removing the SD card and using a card reader to copy the RAW files, but it’s a hassle compared to direct transfer. Has anyone else faced this with legacy Nikon DSLRs on Windows 11? Is there a setting on the camera or the PC that I might be missing to properly see RAW files over USB? Also, are there any better tools or workflows to streamline transferring RAW files without using a card reader? Any tips would be appreciated!