"can virus-infected hdd harm windows 10?"

[BhambriRohunu]

"If I were to insert a virus-infected hard disk drive (HDD) containing an operating system (Windows 7) into my computer, which currently runs on Windows 10, is there a risk of the virus spreading and infecting my Windows 10 operating system? What precautions should I take to prevent the potential transfer of the virus, and are there any specific steps or security measures recommended when dealing with an infected HDD to ensure the safety of my Windows 10 system?"