Here’s how to use it.

We suspect this update might arrive later in 2022 with the22H2 updateor maybe even sooner.

Currently, Nearby Sharing only supports transfers of individual files, not folders.

In Windows 11, right-click the Start button and select “Settings."

But as a workaround, you couldZIP the folderbefore sharing, then decompress it on the receiving machine.

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To do so, press Windows+i to fire up the parameters app.

In Windows 11 Settings, select “System,” then click “Nearby Sharing."

Or you’re free to right-tap the Start menu and select “configs.”

In parameters, select “System,” then click “Nearby Sharing.”

In Nearby Sharing tweaks, locate the “Nearby Sharing” section and expand it if necessary.

In System > Nearby Sharing, select “My Devices Only” or “Everyone Nearby."

Then click a radio button beside either “My Devices Only” or “Everyone Nearby.”

“Everyone Nearby” means any nearby Windows computer.

The prefs app will remind you if you don’t have Bluetooth enabled with a small notification message.

In File Explorer, right-click a file and select the Share button.

If that’s the case, follow the link toenable Bluetooth, then return to System > Nearby Sharing.

First, locate the file in File Explorer or on your desktop.

A special sharing window will open, and you’ll see a “Nearby Sharing” section.

In the Windows 11 Sharing window, click the name of the PC you want to send a file to using Nearby Sharing.

tap the name of the PC you want to share the file with.

On the receiving PC, you’ll see a pop-up as well.

Select “Save.”

When you see a pop-up to receive a Nearby Sharing file, click “Save."

(See the section above for more information.)

And that’s it!

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When Nearby Sharing is complete, you’ll see a confirmation message.