How to Share Apps Between Laptops Using Nearby Share

Windows Nearby Sharing is a built-in Windows tool that lets Windows users share documents, photos, website links, and other files with nearby devices. Can I use Nearby Sharing to share apps between two laptops?

/Tools can answer all these questions and even provide you with a simple solution to share apps, programs, and even games between two laptops running Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7. Let's dive into the details.

Can I use Nearby Share to share apps from my laptop to another laptop?

Now, to answer the question “Can I use Nearby Share to share apps between two laptops?” – the answer is a clear NO! Due to the limitations of Nearby Sharing, you cannot transfer apps, programs, installed software, or even downloaded games through this feature. Don't worry; we'll introduce a professional app mover tool in the next part to help you out.

How to Share Apps from Laptop to Laptop Using Todo PCTrans Tool

While you can't use Nearby Share to transfer apps between laptops, you can achieve the same result with third-party alternatives to Nearby Share—dedicated data and app迁移 tools—that let you move any software you need to your new device.

Todo PCTrans is a reliable tool that can be used to transfer files, applications, and even Windows account settings between desktops and laptops. It breaks the limitations of “Near Share” and allows all Windows users to flexibly share and move everything among all new and old Windows systems.

First, locate the product keys for your applications and programs.

Since most software requires a product key for activation, you must first run the Todo PCTrans tool with the “Product Key” feature to find the license codes.

Step 1: Launch Todo PCTrans on your computer and select “Product Key” from the left panel.

Click “Scan,” and you'll see the product keys for Windows, Adobe, and Office products. You can save the keys to a location of your choice or click “Copy” to use them immediately.

Second, it will enable the transfer of applications from one laptop to another over the Internet.

Now, run Todo PCTrans on both laptops and follow these steps to transfer the apps:

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on both computers

Download Todo PCTrans, and you'll see the PC-to-PC interface.

Step 2: Choose the transfer direction - from the old computer or to the new one

"Sync to new computer" - Transfer all data from the old computer in the remote location to this new one.

"This is an old computer" - Transfer all data from the current old device to the new one.

Select transfer direction

Third, connect the two computers.

1. Select the target PC to connect to by IP address or device name, then click "Connect."

2. Type the target computer's login password, then click OK to confirm.

If the target PC is not listed, you can also click Add PC to manually connect to it by entering its IP address or device name.

Step 4: Select the applications, programs, and software to transfer to the target computer

You choose what to transfer from your current computer to the target computer.

2. After selecting the apps and data you want to transfer, tap “Transfer” to start the process.

Select the apps you want to transfer from your computer to another one:

Once that's done, you can run the software on your new laptop and activate it with the key you found. For more detailed instructions, check out this video:

Pros and Cons of Windows Nearby Sharing

The benefits of Nearby Share

If your device has Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity and runs Windows 11 or Windows 10, version 1803 or later, you can use Nearby Sharing to share files between devices. So, what can you share with nearby devices using Nearby Sharing? Here's a list of shareable content:

- Documents like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and Text. - Images in formats such as PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF. - Videos in formats like MP4, AVI, 3GP, and more. - Website links. - And more...

For those looking to simply share files via Nearby Share on their new Windows laptop, this guide can help.

Enable and Use Nearby Sharing in Windows 11

This page offers a complete guide on how to enable and use the Nearby Sharing feature in Windows 11 to successfully share files with nearby Windows computers.

Drawbacks of Nearby Share

What can't you share with Nearby Share? Check out the list of limitations for Nearby Share.

• Lacks the ability to transfer large files in GB size.
• Cannot transfer apps, software, or programs.
• Unsupported on Windows 8.1/8/7/XP/Vista operating systems.
• File sharing depends on the availability of WiFi or Bluetooth, which can be inconsistent.

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If Nearby Sharing isn't working for you, there might be other issues at play. Click on the link below to find a solution:

Nearby Sharing Not Working on Windows 11? Fix It Now!

Having issues with Nearby Sharing on your Windows 11? Read this guide to learn how to fix the problem of Nearby Sharing not working on Windows 11.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nearby Sharing

This page directly answers the question, "Can I share apps between laptops using Nearby Share?" and provides alternative solutions for Windows users to accomplish this task.

If you have more questions about Nearby Sharing, check out the FAQ below. You might also find what you're looking for here.

1. Can I use Nearby Share between Android and Windows?

No, Windows' Nearby Sharing and Android's Nearby Share don't use the same protocol. This means that even with Bluetooth or WiFi Discoverability turned on, your Android phone and Windows laptop won't see each other on the same local network.

2. Can I use WiFi Direct to transfer files to Windows 11?

WiFi Direct is an offline way to connect directly to a computer or smartphone. It can transfer large files and connect to printers, for example, more easily than traditional WiFi does.

To use WiFi Direct for file transfer, you first need to check if your computer supports it. For a step-by-step guide, click this link for assistance: Transfer Files from PC to Another Over WiFi Direct.

Solutions for Nearby Sharing Not Working

The reasons behind Nearby Sharing not working can be complex, and when this error befalls you, you need to first check if your computer supports Nearby Sharing.

Here are some checks you can perform:

• 1. Verify that your computer is running Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 1803 or later.
• 2. Ensure that both computers have Bluetooth or WiFi capabilities.
• 3. Position the two PCs close to each other.
• 4. Confirm that Bluetooth or WiFi connections are functioning properly on both devices.

If both of your devices meet all the requirements, you can click on this link to fix the Nearby Share not working error.

All in all, when you can't share large files or use Nearby Share to transfer data, Todo PCTrans is a great tool for the job between computers. It will always get the job done.