In Windows 10, some features of file and folder sharing over a network have changed, including the removal of HomeGroup. Read on for answers to common questions about other changes to file and folder sharing in Windows 10.

Learn how to share files in Windows using OneDrive, email, or nearby device.

Learn how to share documents, links, and pictures with nearby devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in Windows.

File drag and drop supports the transfer of all file types except for folders and files backed up to the cloud. You can transfer up to 100 files at a time, of any type.

Use OneDrive as a cloud backup to share your files and folders with others. Learn how to control permissions, allow editing, or set expiration dates.

For instructions on how to both send a file and receive a file from a Windows device, select the appropriate task from the following list: Make sure the other device receiving the file is turned on and paired with the Windows device sending the file.

HomeGroup has been removed from Windows 10 (Version 1803). However, even though it has been removed, you can still share printers and files by using features that are built into Windows 10.

Click the Sharing tab, and then click Share to open the File Sharing dialog box. In the File Sharing dialog box, type Everyone in the box, and then click Add. By default, Read permissions are applied for the Everyone object. Click Share, and then click Done.

When you switch to using Microsoft 365 apps from another work platform to do your work, sharing files and folders with people is a commmon task you need to learn to do in your new apps.

There are many ways to customize access to an item to share it safely, securely, and only to the people you want to share it with. The two main ways to share the item are to email an invite or copy a link to the item.