Swapping a SSD From a Laptop Running Windows 10 Into a Laptop Running Windows 11

[Cheeche]

I have a Windows10 laptop with a 1 terabyte SSD.  I want to install that SSD on a laptop that is running Windows11, and which has a much smaller SSD.  Both laptops have the same or similar programs -- it's just that one is Windows10 and one is Windows11.  The Windows 11 laptop is starting to run out of storage space.  I don't want to uninstall anything because, quite frankly, I'm not sure what I can safely uninstall without screwing up what's left.

Can I swap SSDs without having to jump through any technological hoops?

Thank you for your help.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If the PCs have different hardware such as the processor and chipset generations or one is Intel and one is AMD, the W10 drive may not boot up.

Is secure boot enabled on both PC's?  Is windows installed in UEFI mode in both PC's?

The information you supplied is not sufficient to provide a better response.

Please provide the full model number or product numbers of both PC's.

[Cheeche]

I don't know what "secure boot" is.  I don't know what "UEFI mode" is.

The laptop running Windows11 has a sticker that reads "Intel CORE i5".  The laptop that is running Windows10 has a sticker that reads "Intel CORE i5 7th Gen."

I am a technology dinosaur -- I am not fluent in technojargon.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

My opinion on your swapping the drive has a slim to no chance of working.

[Cheeche]

Tongue in cheek though it may be, I'll accept your answer.  Thank you.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

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