Windows 10: new windows 11 machine - added old win 8.1 drive as slave, now have lost all networking...

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    new windows 11 machine - added old win 8.1 drive as slave, now have lost all networking...


    hi guys,got a brand new Windows 11 machine with a smaller SSD.My old Win 8.1 has a nice 2TB hdd.Can I swap the smaller SSD for the 2TB and upgrade the 2TB to Windows 11, or is that a no chance?Otherwise how can I add this drive as a slave and still retain access to all the network links on the original 8.1 machines drive?Thanks guys, must appreciated.

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