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01-07-2023 10:13 AM
Hi:
Your notebook came with FreeDOS, but it will support Windows 10 64 bit.
HP Notebook - 15-ba042au Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
You will need to supply your own W10 product key.
Below is the link to the driver page for your notebook:
You will notice that only W10 64-bit drivers are offered as an option.
HP Notebook - 15-ba042au Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support
01-07-2023 12:16 PM
Hi:
Yes, you can install W10 64 bit on your notebook and you can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.
Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the hard drive removal and replacement procedure.