Is Windows 7 illegal if re-armed in the state of California & used for non-commercial purposes?

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I am a part of an organization and we intend to use virtual copies of Windows 7. Is it illegal to use such copies for educational purposes in a non-profit organization?
Arming Windows 7 with trial licenses, is it illegal to use in California?

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