Windows 10: Nearby Sharing - Windows 11 - Cannot sign in

I'm trying to use Nearby Sharing and on both of my devices it says I need to be signed in.When I click sign in, it asks me to sign in using an old work email that no longer exists.If I click on "sign in with a different account" and put my actual email address it says, "you can't sign in here with a personal account. Use your work or school account instead"I don't have a work or school account.So I then click on other sign in options, select my actual email, type in my pin and then I get the same message.This happens on both of my Windows 11 computers.Please help

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Can't sign in to nearby sharing in Windows 11 with my personal account

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

Make sure you have followed these steps to set up Nearby Sharing and then if necessary troubleshoot it:

https://gearupwindows.com/how-to-enable-nearby-...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/423024...

https://www.compsmag.com/blog/how-to-fix-nearby...

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

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

If Nearby Sharing isn't going to work then set up and use WIndows file sharing on network:

https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/help/409269...

Troubleshoot sharing:

https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

https://winaero.com/password-protected-sharing-...

/network_sharing_troubleshooting_tips.htm

https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-window-10-file-...

If problems persists please report back exact failure and any errors received. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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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

 

Problem with signing in to use Nearby share

I wanted to use Nearby Share on my Windows 11 laptop, and it requires me to sign in.

But when I click to sign in, it asks me to sign in to a different account, the account which i don't know the password for, and it does not let me choose any other account. Any help is appreciated