What sort of softwars shall I install on SSD and HDD?

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Sorry for the over-asked question, it probably only requires a basic answer as well

http://imgur.com/a/LNq5h <<< These are most of my software's I have on my HDD (which is disconnected atm). Yesterday I installed a new SSD and with Windows 10 and I have only Google Chrome, Graphics driver and 1 or 2 other software's installed.

-I understand that I download Editing/3D software and some Games to SSD.
But what about (little) softwares like, HD Tune, Macrium Reflect, Itunes, PC security like Avast...basically the non-editing software. Where do I install them as they dont need to 'run fast' which is what an SSD does to softwares.
-And so I presume I transfer all my work projects (such as Unity projects, or Maya save files etc) to HDD, and install the softwares themselves to SSD.

Or think of at like this, what do you install on a HDD if its just primarily for storage for photos, music etc.

Going to see how my SSD/PC performs before re-connecting my HDD with all my work/photos/games etc, and then wiping it and using it as storage

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Personally, I install ALL applications on the SSD. HD Tune, Macrium, etc, etc...all those are tiny. Don't take a lot of space, so they might as well be on the SSD too.

And if you do install things on the HDD< it does NOT need to be in a folder called "Program Files". It can be installed in any folder.

Read here for how to manage space between the 2 drives:
Win 7 & 8: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1834397/ssd-redirecting-static-files.html
Win 8.1 & 10: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2024314/windows-redirecting-folders-drives.html
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the going rule is
SSD - OS and mission critical applications
HDD - everything else

the SSD should house the OS and the applications that are the most used, if every boot you use the applications those belong on the SSD. any large programs with long load times are also prime candidates for SSD. maybe your favorite game.

HDD rarely used programs, the rest of the games, and everything else.
 
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Ah ok, so I dont really use Skype, Dropbox, HD tune and Malwayrebytes (maybe once a week) so that goes on the HDD. And I presume I just direct the download onto the HD path like (D:/Softwares) or something? What folder do I download the non-used-often softwares on the HD to?
 
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yes if you mean the installation path or you could just change the C to a D. it will make a "program files" folder for each drive, makes it easier to find things later this way
 
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Personally, I install ALL applications on the SSD. HD Tune, Macrium, etc, etc...all those are tiny. Don't take a lot of space, so they might as well be on the SSD too.

And if you do install things on the HDD< it does NOT need to be in a folder called "Program Files". It can be installed in any folder.

Read here for how to manage space between the 2 drives:
Win 7 & 8: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1834397/ssd-redirecting-static-files.html
Win 8.1 & 10: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2024314/windows-redirecting-folders-drives.html
 
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So for e.g if I was to install Photoshop to my HD (which I wont), I select the install folder as my internal HD, what folder will be created for the PS install? Will it be called 'Photoshop', it wont be in a "Softwares folder" right? Not sure where it is stored if you just have a HDD.

Also, the main concern, once I decide to re-connect my 2TB internal HD, will it display/have the folders/files,that were on my desktop, on their again? Will everything still be there? Nothing from my HD will interfere with my SSD will it?

I am scared to install softwares on my SSD now, and then if I reconnect my HD (with those software's on there also) something will go wrong as PC will recognise there are duplicate software's on both drives, if you understand my worry?

Is it better to wipe my internal HD, drag photos, documents etc back on, then install all softwares on my SSD?
 
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You can choose, or create, any folder you wish during the install.
The vast majority of current applications give you the option of 'where'.
Select a drive, select 'New Folder', call it what you want.


Your old 2TB drive? Everything will be on there.
The applications, you can't use in that old location. .dll, shortcuts, registry entries...all wrong.
 
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oh ok, so to make it a new clean HD I just insert, disk management, right click and format so its good as new. Then I will install my files on SSD after HDD wipe
Ok thanks for advice also :) !
 
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