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        Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)
      
	I bought my HP Desktop from Costco probably 5 years ago. I just recently purchased a new SDD. I'm afraid to format the old hard drive, because currently if I disconnect it, the computer won't boot from the SDD. Any thoughts?
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