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Windows 10 pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Windows 10 is stable and significantly more reliable, with improved performance and faster transitions between tasks.
The operating system offers remarkable ease of use with its user-friendly nature, making it accessible to those without technical expertise.
With built-in features such as antivirus and firewall, Windows 10 offers excellent security without the need for third-party solutions.
Windows 10 integrates seamlessly with a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility and versatility for users.
The upgrade process from previous versions has been smooth, enhancing both performance and speed, especially in laptops.

CONS

Frequent updates disrupt user workflow, often requiring inconvenient reboots and leading to potential data loss.
Security vulnerabilities necessitate improvements, with users calling for more robust security patches and features.
Windows 10 consumes significant RAM and CPU resources, leading to performance issues and slower speeds.
Updates often lack significant new features, leading users to question their necessity and the performance impact they have.
The cost of Windows 10 is high, leading users to seek a more competitive pricing structure.
 

Windows 10 Pros review quotes

KC
Nov 15, 2021
One feature I have found most valuable is Windows Hello. Windows Hello brings in a password-less solution, wherein users don't need to type in their password. They can do biometric logins or pin-based logins.
AR
Nov 30, 2021
One of the most valuable features is the ease of multitasking. It's easy to switch over different applications and multitasking is very free and flawless. Another useful feature is the ability to recover any data from a crash. Multiple benchmarking applications are supported by Windows, which isn't the case with Linux. So in case you need an application, you can Google it, find it, and easily install it. The user experience is also good. If you have the SSD installed in the laptop or machine, it will start like a boom. Windows is always ahead.
reviewer1681944 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 28, 2021
One useful feature of Windows 10 is its connectivity with mobile devices and ability to make cableless connections with external devices.
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it_user1390797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2020
It is familiar and mature and runs the most popular productivity tools.
IY
Jul 15, 2020
The solution is scalable. If an organization needs to expand it out, they shouldn't run into issues doing so.
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 15, 2024
Windows is so widely used that almost every problem has been encountered by someone else. There are usually multiple solutions or workarounds available online. So, in that sense, the support is pretty good.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately.
reviewer1653975 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 20, 2021
The product is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate.
reviewer1157742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 14, 2021
It's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour.
reviewer1327623 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2021
My impression is that the security via windows defender is good enough that I no longer feel a need for another third-party security solution.
 

Windows 10 Cons review quotes

KC
Nov 15, 2021
The negative is that the OS has made the room heavier, so it requires much more hardware than before.
AR
Nov 30, 2021
Windows 10 could be improved by providing a data recovery application default. This is the most critical thing I have ever figured out in my career. If you accidentally deleted the data from the machine—the local machine—there is no way to get it back unless you install a third-party application. When your machine is connected to an IP domain, sometimes you won't be able to install a third-party application because it becomes a compliance issue, so you can get in trouble. Windows 10 should provide a data recovery solution.
reviewer1681944 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 28, 2021
So it would be nice to have the option to switch between this design and the previous one. Working with Windows 7, I preferred to use commands or applications like in the old version.
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it_user1390797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2020
The operating system could be more configurable and compatible in integrating with other operating systems.
IY
Jul 15, 2020
The only thing which concerns me is updates. It gets updated often. Sometimes, however, it automatically gets updated. That is an issue. It can happen when you do not want it to be done. It's possible it can start and your files are not saved. They may be open while your laptop enters sleep mode. Then, when you re-open the computer to continue work, it all of a sudden decides to update, destroying your work.
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 15, 2024
Stability can be an issue. I have to restart it every two days. And the boot time is quite long.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter.
reviewer1653975 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 20, 2021
The security could be improved. I have had colleagues who have gotten their files corrupted somehow.
reviewer1157742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 14, 2021
Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches. When the patches are installing, it slows down the PC. These changes are complex, and many processes are running simultaneously, so we experience a decrease in speed.
reviewer1327623 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2021
Everything's tied-in via Bluetooth; it's kind of a pain in the ass because it hijacks your calls.