Windows 10: Nearby sharing won't work!

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  1. Nearby sharing won't work!


    I am trying to share files between my PC and laptop.
    I have followed the instruction to enable nearby sharing on both devices, but neither seems to see the other when i click "share"
    I have tried trouble shooting this via online searches, such as making sure windows version is 1803 or above mine is 2004 on both
    That Bluetooth radio supports Low Energy Central Role is capable and enabled.
    I have even tried the two different sharing options on both devices were set to "my devices only" and "Everyone nearby".
    Both devices are in the same room and right next to each other almost.
    Nothing has worked!!!!
    Please can anyone help? Thanks

    :)
     
    TK Trooper, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. 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 25, 2021
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  3. Greg Carmack - MVP, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. paulbasel Win User

    Nearby sharing won't work!

    Nearby Sharing

    I have reviewed most of the older posts and their possible solutions about this problem but none have worked for me. I am posting the same problem in the hope that someone has found a more recent solution. Here is my setup:

    • Both PC and Laptop running v.1903.
    • Both are on the same WiFi network.
    • Laptop connects to the network via WiFi
    • PC has both ethernet connection and WiFi enabled.
    • PC - Realtek Bluetooth 4.0
    • Laptop - Qualcomm Atheros 4.1
    • Both bluetooth radios supports Low Energy Central Role = true
    • Both set up for nearby sharing. "Everyone nearby" selected on both.
    • The two machines are about 4 meters apart.
    "Looking for nearby devices" fails in both directions. I would appreciate any help.
     
    paulbasel, Mar 25, 2021
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