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Windows 11: Share Files Between Nearby PCs

Send files to two Windows PCs using short-distance sharing. Open [Settings] > [System] > [Nearby Sharing] on both PCs and select [Only my device] or [Everyone nearby] with the same intention. The sender indicates completion, and the file appears in the receiver's designated storage location with the same file name and size.

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Windows 11: Share Files Between Nearby PCs overview: Purpose and prerequisites, Configure the feature, Try it out and see the results, Turn it off and restore the previous setup
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare

  • Users who want to streamline daily operations with Windows 11
  • Users who want to try out the feature in a way that allows them to restore the settings.

What you need

  • Save the file you are working on and try it with test data that does not include personal information.
  • Wi-Fi sharing between Windows 11 requires the same private Wi-Fi. [Everyone Nearby] will make your PC name and Bluetooth information public to those around you.

Purpose and prerequisites

Send files to two Windows PCs using short-distance sharing. Open [Settings] > [System] > [Nearby Sharing] on both PCs and select [Only my device] or [Everyone nearby] with the same intention. The sender indicates completion, and the file appears in the receiver's designated storage location with the same file name and size.

Wi-Fi sharing between Windows 11 requires the same private Wi-Fi. [Everyone Nearby] will make your PC name and Bluetooth information public to those around you.

Configure the feature

  1. Open [Settings] > [System] > [Nearby Sharing] on both PCs and select [Only my device] or [Everyone nearby] with the same intention.

Try it out and see the results

Right-click the file on the sending side > [Share] > select the recipient's PC name, and select [Save] or [Save and Open] in the notification on the receiving side. The sender indicates completion, and the file appears in the receiver's designated storage location with the same file name and size.

Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both computers and send a small text file with no personal information. Select [Save] on the receiving side, and check the name and capacity on the save destination. Don't always use "All Nearby" in public places.

Have the receiving PC nearby and operate it with the screen unlocked. Don't decide based only on the name that appears on the sender's side; check it against the recipient's PC name before sending. After receiving the file, open it on the receiving side and check the contents. Since the feature to send to a smartphone is different, choose a different sharing method for transferring between Windows and Android.

  1. Right-click the file on the sending side > [Share] > select the receiving PC name, and select [Save] or [Save and Open] in the notification on the receiving side.
  2. The sender indicates completion and the file appears in the receiver's designated save location with the same file name and size.

Turn it off and restore the previous setup

Return short distance sharing to [off] on both PCs. You can change the receiving location by going to settings > [Save destination for received files] > [Change].

  1. Return short distance sharing to [off] on both PCs. You can change the receiving location by going to settings > [Save destination for received files] > [Change]

Limitations and requirements

  • Wi-Fi sharing between Windows 11 requires the same private Wi-Fi. [Everyone Nearby] will make your PC name and Bluetooth information public to those around you.
  • If the settings are fixed on an organization-managed PC, check with the administrator instead of using unofficial methods to circumvent the policy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send it to my smartphone as well?

The Windows short-distance sharing we are dealing with here is sharing between Windows PCs. For sending to Android etc., please check smartphone integration and compatible apps.

What is the difference between only my device and everyone?

The former narrows the target to compatible PCs with the same Microsoft account. When sharing with PCs from different accounts, check with the other party, select everyone, and return after finishing.

Official sources and verification date

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