Whonix shared folder permission denied when trying to access it

[FranklyFlawless]

@whonifree

What to do if you have already removed the user-sysmaint-split?

Reinstall Whonix to bring the package back, and do not forget the operation that lead to this circular dependency outcome:

How to get root rights (workstation)

When you boot the workstation from the boot options choose the REMOVE user-sysmaint-split option and follow the rest of the steps on screen.