Windows 10: Upgrading an OS that is on a separate drive?

I have this PC running Win7. For security, I’m planning on upgrading it to Win10.

The OS is installed in a SSD while all the files are in a HDD.

Ive heard most people say a clean install is better than an upgrade. So, how would I go about installing win10 in my SSD, without losing any files in my HDD?

Thanks!

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Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
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