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Description	Screenshot of a copy of recently-updated Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 displaying a Windows Genuine Advantage notification, taken on 24 April 2010.
Source	Screenshot taken by FleetCommand (talk · contribs) from a copy of Microsoft Windows XP Professional from network computer while performing his administrative duties. Due to the possibility of unjust accusations from uninvolved parties, information about the owner of the said computer, as well as the validation failure details and subsequent negotiations with Microsoft Corporation, will not be disclosed.
Portion used	Only the lower-right portion of the screen.
Low resolution?	Yes. The image color resolution is digitally reduced to avoid possible replacement of the original market role.
Other information	This screenshot is not meant to be offensive or disadvantageous for Microsoft corporation. It is intended to be used in an unbiased neutral commentary about Windows Genuine Advantage. Wikipedia neither endorse software piracy and violation of copyright laws nor accuses any person of such action. This screenshot is used with permission from Microsoft corporation.

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Use Rationale[edit]

Non-free media rationale for Windows Genuine Advantage
Article	Windows Genuine Advantage
Purpose of use	The illustrate Windows Genuine Advantage notification which is the subject of the article. This image would help user who read the article identify the subject of the article.
Replaceable?	Irreplaceable. Microsoft Windows, all its components – including but not limited to Windows Genuine Advantage – and all its derivative works – including but not limited to its screenshots – are intellectual properties of Microsoft Corporation.

Non-free media rationale for Windows XP
Article	Windows XP
Purpose of use	The illustrate Windows Genuine Advantage notification which is one the subject of critical commentary in the article. This image would help user who read the article identify Windows Genuine Advantage notification.
Replaceable?	Irreplaceable. Microsoft Windows, all its components – including but not limited to Windows Genuine Advantage – and all its derivative works – including but not limited to its screenshots – are intellectual properties of Microsoft Corporation.

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	Date/Time	Thumbnail	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	08:04, 27 April 2010		500 × 120 (6 KB)	FleetCommand (talk \| contribs)	I expect this screenshot would look better in the article.

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