How To Change default Save Location for Nearby Sharing in Windows 11 PC – Guide
Windows 11 includes a feature called Sharing Nearby, which is disabled by default. This post explains what it is, how it works, and how to enable and use it on your PC.
Windows 11 users can customize the folder where files received through Share Nearby are saved. This tutorial will show you how to do it.
How to Change default save location for sharing nearby through Windows 11 Settings app?
To save files to a different location in Windows 11, users can follow these steps: Go to Settings, select System, then Storage and choose the desired Save to Near Share location.
Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I on your keyboard.
In Windows Settings, select the System category in the left pane.
Click the “Sharing nearby” block in the right sidebar of your System to share with those close by.
Click the Change button next to the “Save files I get in” option to complete Step 4.
The “Save files I receive to” option must be enabled in order for sharing nearby to work properly. If the change button is disabled or grayed out, it needs to be activated.
Once the above steps are completed, File Explorer will open, allowing users to select a folder of their choice and click the ‘Select folder’ button.
Once the steps have been followed, a new location will appear next to the “Save files I get” option.
How to Change the default save location for nearby share using Registry Editor?
To change the default save location for files in Windows 11/10, it is recommended to take a full backup of the registry and create a system restore point before modifying the default registry values. This will ensure that if something goes wrong, you can restore your PC to an earlier working state. To do this, follow the steps outlined in Registry Editor.
To begin, launch the Registry Editor window.
Go to the registry key in the left pane.
The Windows registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP provides users with access to their system’s configuration data.
Double-click the NearShareFileSaveLocation string value in the right-hand pane to edit its properties.
Enter the path of a new folder in the “Value data” field to receive files and folders from the next Share.
Once you’re done, hit OK.
Final note
If you’re looking to change the default save location for Nearby Sharing on your Windows 11 PC, this guide can help. Got any questions? Feel free to reach out. Don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!
