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Yes, you can install Windows Embedded 8.1 on standard PC hardware (x86/32bit). Windows Embedded is a modular Windows client operating system environment designed for locked down environments dedicated to specific tasks. For example, Windows Embedded can be found controlling robotics and machining equipment, running kiosks like ATMs or self-service terminals, Point of Sales (POS), or in your car. You can read up about it here or find technical information here.

For a full PC experience however, you should install the full version of Windows. If you want to test out Windows Embedded 8.1, you can use Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise to provide a virtual environment. That way you can have everyday...
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If you mean move the pre-installed Windows 8.1 from one PC to another, the answer is yes, but it won't activate unless you buy a new Product Key. Pre-installed, or OEM 'White Box' product keys are locked to the PC in which they were first installed.

 
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i downloaded win embedded 8.1 from dreamspark but actually dont know what is an embedded system
 
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Ah. I don't know, either! I assumed you were talking about Windows 8.1 with an embedded Product Key in BIOS.
I just read the information on Embedded Systems and I am none the wiser. I do know I don't have an Intelligent System, so it's of no use to me, looks like it applies on an industrial scale to Systems developed for a specific purpose.
Not for the average PC user!
 
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Yes, you can install Windows Embedded 8.1 on standard PC hardware (x86/32bit). Windows Embedded is a modular Windows client operating system environment designed for locked down environments dedicated to specific tasks. For example, Windows Embedded can be found controlling robotics and machining equipment, running kiosks like ATMs or self-service terminals, Point of Sales (POS), or in your car. You can read up about it here or find technical information here.

For a full PC experience however, you should install the full version of Windows. If you want to test out Windows Embedded 8.1, you can use Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise to provide a virtual environment. That way you can have everyday computing and still try out the Embedded experience.
 
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