10 ways to open Bluetooth File Transfer utility on Windows 11

You might wonder why use such a slow medium to transfer files. In fact, Bluetooth works very well for sending and receiving small files, especially for users who cannot use WiFi direct or wired connection. The following article will list some methods for you to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer utility on Windows 11. Let's find out the details soon!

1. Using the Start menu

The easiest method is to use the Start menu to access and launch the Bluetooth File Transfer utility. Follow these steps:

1. Press the Win key to launch the Start menu.
2. Type Bluetooth and click on the option Bluetooth and other devices settings .
3. The Settings app will launch. Scroll down and click the option Send or receive files via Bluetooth .
4. When the Bluetooth File Transfer utility pops up, click the Send files or Receive files option to start the file sharing process.

2. Using the Settings app

Windows 11 has moved many of the Control Panel features to the Settings app. You can add and manage all devices including Bluetooth devices through the Settings app. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + I to launch the Settings application.

2. Navigate to the left menu and click on the Bluetooth and devices option .

3. Scroll down and click the Device option . Then, click the option Send or receive files via Bluetooth .

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4. Now start the file transfer session with any paired device.

3. Use Windows Search

Windows 11 has a brand new search app that even fetches results from the web. Here's how to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer utility using the Windows search function:

1. Press Win + S to launch Windows search.

2. Type Bluetooth and other devices settings , then click the relevant search result.

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3. The Bluetooth and devices page will launch. Find the option Send or receive files via Bluetooth and click on it.

4. The Bluetooth File Transfer utility will launch on your system.

4. Use the Run command box

If you don't want to use the Settings app, you can launch the Bluetooth File Transfer tool using the Run dialog box. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + R to launch the Run command box.

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2. Type fsquirt and press Enter key to open the Bluetooth File Transfer tool.

5. Using Action Center

Windows 10 and 11 have an Action Center that serves as a quick access area for useful Windows features. Follow these steps:

1. Press Win + A to launch Action Center.

2. Click the arrow icon next to the Bluetooth tile.

3. Now click the More Bluetooth settings option . The Bluetooth and devices page  will launch.

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4. Navigate to the Devices section and click the Send or receive files via Bluetooth option .

5. Start a file transfer session with a paired device.

6. Using CMD

You can invoke the Bluetooth File Transfer utility from the Command Prompt application. This method is useful if you cannot access the Action Center or the Settings app on your system. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + R to launch the Run command box. Type cmd and press Enter key.

2. In the Command Prompt window, type fsquirt.exe and press the Enter key.

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3. The Bluetooth File Transfer tool will automatically launch on your system.

4. Close the Command Prompt window and start the file transfer session.

7. Using the File Explorer App

Like all Windows tools, Bluetooth File Transfer is also available in the SysWOW64 folder. You can access it directly from the C: drive using the File Explorer application. Make sure you have admin rights to access the SysWOW64 folder. Follow these steps:

1. Press Win + E to launch File Explorer. Move to the navigation window and click on the C: drive.

2. Now go to the address bar and enter the following path: C:WindowsSysWOW64.

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3. Press the Enter key to access the SysWOW64 folder.

4. Now, locate the file fsquirt.exe and click on it to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer utility.

5. Close File Explorer.

8. Using PowerShell

Like CMD, you can use PowerShell to start the Bluetooth File Transfer utility. You can use the start-process command to launch the tool. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + S to launch Windows Search.

2. Enter PowerShell and click the Run as administrator option on the right.

3. UAC will pop up. Click the Yes button .

4. In the PowerShell window, type start-process fsquirt.exe and then press Enter.

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5. After the Bluetooth File Transfer utility window launches, type exit in PowerShell to close it.

9. Use batch scripts

Batch script can save you a lot of time searching or browsing for Bluetooth sharing apps. Repeat the following steps to create batch files:

1. Press Win + D to go to the desktop. Right-click on the desktop and select New > Text Document .

2. Double-click the newly created file to open it in Notepad.

3. Now, enter the following code into the Notepad file:

@echo off powershell.exe C:WindowsSysWOW64fsquirt.exe

4. Then, press Ctrl + Shift + S to open the Save as window . Type bfs.bat and keep the type as All Files.

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5. Click the Save button and close the notepad.

6. Now go to the desktop and right click on the saved .bat file. Select the Run as administrator option from the context menu.

7. Accept the UAC prompt and click the Yes button. The batch file will launch PowerShell, run the command to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer tool, and the PowerShell window will automatically close.

10. Use desktop shortcuts

Desktop shortcuts are a pretty easy way to launch gadgets. Like the File Explorer method, you need to locate the file in the C drive and create a desktop shortcut. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + E to launch File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the C: drive and click the address bar. Type C:WindowsSysWOW64 and press Enter key.

3. Now, find the file fsquirt.exe and right click on it.

4. Select the Show more options option and click the Send to option . Then click on the Desktop (create shortcut) option .

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5. Press Win + D to switch to the desktop. Double-click the fsquirt.exe shortcut to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer tool.

You can also pin the tool to the Start menu or Taskbar with a desktop shortcut.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 07 March 2023