Windows 10: can't get nearby sharing working

Discus and support can't get nearby sharing working in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've tried to get nearby sharing to work on Windows 10 by following these instructions also every other tips/tricks out there but still can't get it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JammySole5, Sep 26, 2023.

  1. JAMMYSOLE5
    JammySole5 Win User

    can't get nearby sharing working


    I've tried to get nearby sharing to work on Windows 10 by following these instructions also every other tips/tricks out there but still can't get it working, can anybody help me?Confirm that both devices have Nearby Sharing enabled.Check that Bluetooth is enabled and has support for Low Energy LE.Set the network profile to “Private”.Make sure that both devices are in range.Restart the Nearby Share app.Check the device visibility settings.Change the default save location.Enable notifications for the app.Repair the Nearby Share app.

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    JammySole5, Sep 26, 2023
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  2. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User

    Nearby Sharing

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern that you are unable to share the PC Bluetooth nearby sharing.
    I appreciate the troubleshooting steps that you've tried so far.



    However we would suggest you to refer the below article and let us know the status of the issue.



    Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10

    Share things with nearby devices in Windows 10



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Sep 26, 2023
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  3. GREG CARMACK - MVP
    Greg Carmack - MVP Win User
    Greg Carmack - MVP, Sep 26, 2023
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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    can't get nearby sharing working

    Nearby sharing can't save content

    Hi Linda. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    There are some effective troubleshooting steps for Nearby Sharing here:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/nearby-sharing-n...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://pureinfotech.com/fix-nearby-sharing-pro...

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix...

    https://www.makeuseof.com/nearby-sharing-not-wo...

    https://www.bollyinside.com/articles/how-to-fix...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

    ______________________________________________

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Sep 26, 2023
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