Secondary HDD when switching OS.

[thewisdomp]

I currently have an SSD with windows 7 (64 bit) and some commonly used programs on it. I also have a secondary HDD with just programs and media installed on it. Lets say I wanted to wipe my SSD, and install windows 8.1 pro (64 bit). Will the programs i had installed on my HDD still work? My biggest concern is with my audio recording and producing software like Reaper and the large Addictive Drums vst as well.

 

[USAFRet]

No, they need to be reinstalled with the new OS.