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Quick Share is the new name for Nearby Share, a feature that lets you transfer files wirelessly between Android devices and Windows PCs. Learn how to download, set up and use Quick Share for Windows, and explore other multi-device experiences with Android.
- Overview
- Share a document
- Share a link to a website
- Share a picture
- Change your settings for nearby sharing
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Nearby sharing in Windows lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You can share files between PCs that are running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Notes:
1.On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing . Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account). Do the same thing on the PC you’re sharing to.
2.On the PC that has the document you want to share, select Search , type file explorer in the search box, and then select the document you want to share.
3.In File Explorer, select the file you want to share, then select Share from the toolbar at the top.
4.Select the name of the device you want to share with.
1.On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing . Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account). Do the same thing on the PC you’re sharing to.
2.On the PC you want to share from, open Microsoft Edge , and then go to the webpage you want to share.
3.In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Share > Windows share options , and then select the name of the device you want to share with.
4.On the device you’re sharing with, select Open when the notification appears to open the link in your web browser.
1.On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing . Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account). Do the same thing on the PC you’re sharing to.
2.On the PC that has the photo you want to share, open the Photos app, select the picture you want to share, select See more > Share , and then select the name of the device you want to share with.
1.Select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing .
2.Under Nearby sharing, choose the devices you want to be able to share or receive content from.
3.To change the place where files you receive are stored, under Save files I receive to, select Change, choose a new location, and then select Select folder.
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