SAN FRANCISCO - Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided against spinning off or selling its PC division - a plan first brought to light in August by the technology conglomerate's now former CEO Leo Apotheker.

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Hewlett-Packard Co. announced plans to keep its personal-computer unit, marking the first major decision by Chief Executive Officer Meg Whitman since taking over last month.