HP offers free upgrades to Vista

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North American customers who purchase certain Hewlett-Packard Co. PCs can begin signing up Wednesday for free upgrades to Windows Vista once it is available on Jan. 30.

HP also is offering customers support to help them with the Vista installation process if they qualify for a free upgrade, the company said. Customers can register for upgrades at this Web site.

Customers eligible for free upgrades beginning Wednesday are those who have purchased or will purchase a new HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario or HP Digital Entertainment Center PC with the "Microsoft Windows Vista Capable designation between Oct.