Keep Linux Mint on old HDD and fresh install Windows on new SSD

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#1

Hi.
My system is Acer E5-475G, dual boot (Windows and Linux) on one HDD.

I want to upgrade to SSD SATA (Crucial MX500) and plan for clean install (no cloning from HDD).

I want to install old HDD with all the data and OS on optical drive using HDD caddy.

Is it okay, while at most time, I run Windows on SSD and access all the data on HDD, and when necessary, I boot on HDD to access my old data on Linux?

Is it okay for the computer?

I hope you get what I mean.

Thanks

#2

Are you saying you are going to clean install Windows on the SSD and keep the HDD?

#3

Clean install windows on SSD. Yes

Keep HDD. Yes. But this HDD currently has two OS. Windows 10 and Linux Mint. And I plan to replace DVD drive with this HDD. Can I still run Linux on this HDD by changing boot order?

And is it okay/not harm the computer?

#4

Clean install windows to SSD, no problem, as long as you have a product key for activation.
Replace DVD with HDD!!! Why?