Windows 10: How to share files over WI-FI NOT bluetooth with nearby share

Discus and support How to share files over WI-FI NOT bluetooth with nearby share in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; so it's known issue when you share files with NEarby share. I tried everything but it doesn't transfer files with wi-fi, bluetooth only. Who can help... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Igor K1, Jan 14, 2024.

  1. IGOR K1
    Igor K1 Win User

    How to share files over WI-FI NOT bluetooth with nearby share


    so it's known issue when you share files with NEarby share. I tried everything but it doesn't transfer files with wi-fi, bluetooth only. Who can help with settings? I have laptop windows 10 and PC windows 11.

    :)
     
    Igor K1, Jan 14, 2024
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  2. JEFFL
    JeffL Win User

    Bluetooth and Nearby Sharing

    I have my Desktop and Notebook paired. This is shown in the Bluetooth and Device settings.

    The Bluetooth icon in the Action Center of each computer shows Not Connected. Because of this, the send/receive files feature of Bluetooth will not work.

    After two hours of fiddling with it, I found that if I right click on a file in Windows Explorer, and select Share, I am given the option of Sharing with nearby devices using Bluetooth and wi-fi. When I select a device, the Bluetooth Icon in the Action Center shows the Bluetooth is connected to the other computer and the transfer works.

    So why does it work through Explorer, but not send/receive method?

    BTW, Bluetooth will connect to a device such as a mouse or keyboard without a problem.
     
    JeffL, Jan 14, 2024
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  3. 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, Jan 14, 2024
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  4. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User

    How to share files over WI-FI NOT bluetooth with nearby share

    What are the requirements for Nearby Sharing?

    Hello ellaryk,

    Nearby Sharing lets you instantly share your
    videos, photos, documents, and websites with people and devices near you over Bluetooth (4.0
    or later) or Wi-Fi, but not over Ethernet.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/97582-turn-off-nearby-sharing-windows-10-a.html

    If you like, you could share files and folders over a network using the method in the tutorial below instead for Ethernet.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/111783-share-files-folders-over-network-windows-10-a.html
     
    Shawn Brink, Jan 14, 2024
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