Windows 10: nearby sharing, can only share link

Discus and support nearby sharing, can only share link in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My PC is Win10 Prox64, my work laptop is a win 11 insperion 5000.I have nearby sharing set up as per the windows advice.I can share with ease from the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by C.LLewellyn, Mar 18, 2022.

  1. C.LLEWELLYN
    C.LLewellyn Win User

    nearby sharing, can only share link


    My PC is Win10 Prox64, my work laptop is a win 11 insperion 5000.I have nearby sharing set up as per the windows advice.I can share with ease from the PC to the laptop, file is saved in downloads on laptop no issue.But from the laptop to the PC I can ONLY send a link to access the file, I can't send the file itself.The first time I tried I was told by the PC to check settings as the sharing was no allowed.So I made setting on both computers to everyone, made sure my 2 win accounts were listed on both and tried again, only to be given the link option and nothing else, sure there are a million o

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    C.LLewellyn, Mar 18, 2022
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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, Mar 18, 2022
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  3. DIEGO RIOS_06
    Diego Rios_06 Win User
    Nearby Sharing

    Hi,

    I'm Diego Rios, an Independent Advisor willing to help other Microsoft customers.

    You can try the following procedures in the links below:

    Open Settings >> Click on System >> Click on Share experiences >> Turn on the Nearby sharing toggle switch.

    Also, Check if is enable Nearby sharing using Action Center:

    Open Action Center (Windows key + A).

    In the Quick actions section, click the Nearby sharing button.

    Please let me know if this helped and works.

    Best Regards,

    Diego R.
     
    Diego Rios_06, Mar 18, 2022
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  4. BULLDOGXX
    BulldogXX Win User

    nearby sharing, can only share link

    BulldogXX, Mar 18, 2022
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