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Why do I have to have Bluetooth turned on for file sharing over network?
In setting up file sharing between two of my PCs, which was not without drama, believe me, the OS told me that I have to have Bluetooth enabled for this to work. I am sharing over the LAN, why do I n...
Windows 11 file sharing does not require Bluetooth, but Bluetooth is used for device discovery. Actual transfers occur over Wi-Fi/LAN. You can disable the Bluetooth option in Settings > System > Nearby Sharing.