Windows 10: Windows 11 File Share Option limited

Discus and support Windows 11 File Share Option limited in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In Windows 11 file explorer, if you right click on a file and select Share there are no options to select Outlook. only the ones shown below. please... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by _CA, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. _CA
    _CA Win User

    Windows 11 File Share Option limited


    In Windows 11 file explorer, if you right click on a file and select Share there are no options to select Outlook. only the ones shown below. please see attached .jpeg fileIt's a work account! Is there any workarounds to add Outlook Classic?

    :)
     
    _CA, Apr 7, 2025
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  2. GREG CARMACK
    Greg Carmack Win User

    file sharing issue on Windows 11

    Hello Jürgen, I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    Go over File Sharing in Windows 11 with these steps to make sure it's set up correctly and any needed fixes applied:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.
     
    Greg Carmack, Apr 7, 2025
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  3. SANDEEP_KM
    Sandeep_KM Win User
    SHARING FILES WITH WINDOWS 7

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    • Have you made any changes on your PC?
    • Did you perform any Windows update recently?
    • Are you connected to Domain network?

    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if that helps.

    1. To share files over file explorer refer the following

      article      .
    2. Refer article for
      file sharing       over a network.

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking, Yes or No.

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Apr 7, 2025
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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    Windows 11 File Share Option limited

    Windows 11 Cannot see shared folders in File Explorer under Network

    That's weird. It sounds like the bugs from Windows 10 File Sharing have made it over to 11.

    Please continue with the rest of the steps and let me know the results so I know what to suggest next.
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Apr 7, 2025
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