Activate windows 8.1 in on multiple hard drives in the same PC

I am sure this has been answered earlier but I can't find the answer. 
I have bought a new ssd and am planning to install it in my Laptop. The existing HDD has a very high capacity but has gone very slow. Is it possible to activate windows 8.1 in my SSD. If so is it possible for me to keep both activation. I am planning to
use SSD for daily use and my HDD to use when in need. Both the installations will be used in the same PC. Or if I activate windows 8.1 in my SSD would I have have to stop using HDD boot if it violates licence. I know the HDD can be used as an external drive
but I would prefer to keep windows in it as I have lots of other software installed.

Hi Mexicanking,
"If so is it possible for me to keep both activation."
I am afraid it is not possible to keep both the system activated .Just as Lead3 said ,we can only keep one installation .
We can refer to the following link to replace the hard drive (In Windows 8.1 ,we create a recovery drive and system image ):
Restoring your PC after a hard drive failure
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-HK/windows7/help/videos/restoring-your-pc-after-a-hard-drive-failure#tab=system
Best regards
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