Learn about file sharing over a network in Windows. Note: This article focuses on how to share files or folders over a Local Area Network (or LAN), such as connected computers within your home or workplace.If you are trying to find out how to share a file over the Internet, for example with a friend or family member, OneDrive provides easy ways to accomplish this.

Important: Before trying any of the solutions below, make sure you back up your personal files. You can back up your Windows PC, or insert a USB drive and use File Explorer to drag and copy important files to the USB drive.If you’re signing into Windows with a Microsoft account, your system settings will be automatically restored after updating, once you’re connected to the internet.

Windows 11, version 21H2; October 8, 2024—KB5044280 (OS Build 22000.3260) September 10, 2024—KB5043067 (OS Build 22000.3197) August 13, 2024—KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147)

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Windows 11, version 21H2; October 8, 2024—KB5044280 (OS Build 22000.3260) September 10, 2024—KB5043067 (OS Build 22000.3197) August 13, 2024—KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147)

Windows 11, version 21H2; October 8, 2024—KB5044280 (OS Build 22000.3260) September 10, 2024—KB5043067 (OS Build 22000.3197) August 13, 2024—KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147)

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Virtualization lets your Windows device emulate a different operating system, like Android or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your device.

Windows 11, version 21H2; October 8, 2024—KB5044280 (OS Build 22000.3260) September 10, 2024—KB5043067 (OS Build 22000.3197) August 13, 2024—KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147)

Note: If your version is newer than those listed below, it’s because there may be a delay between when versions start rolling out and when they are updated on this page.