I use Windows 10 for business for many applications, such as Office 365.
Fresh Operations Manager at Jerónimo Martins
Overall easy to use, reliable, but better language support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution overall works well."
- "The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution overall works well.
What needs improvement?
The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows solutions for a long time, since Windows 95.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
There are 25 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
My experience with technical support was very bad.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license for this solution and it normally comes free with any system.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated Apple's iOS.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Consultant at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
If you install and maintain it correctly, you'll never have problems with stability
Pros and Cons
- "The things I like most about Windows 10 are its stability and ease of use."
- "They try to make it user-friendly for non-technical users. But, when you have a little bit of technical experience, you find it difficult to go around UI wrapper."
What is our primary use case?
I use the personal website suite to do some developments on more minor applications or test some of the topics. The professional version of Windows 10 allows multiple users, and it's a bit more challenging to work with that on the home version. The virtualization capabilities and the segregation of the processes are much better. You can stop, start, and control various things due to its support for advanced scripting and stuff like that.
What is most valuable?
The things I like most about Windows 10 are its stability and ease of use.
What needs improvement?
The Windows 10 interface should work more like a tablet, where you do not have to run the program directly. You need to remember the program name by heart and type it into the search or run it in the command prompt. For example, if you want to go directly to the old school install/uninstall programs, it takes a lot of clicks.
They try to make it user-friendly for non-technical users. But, when you have a little bit of technical experience, you find it difficult to go around UI wrapper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 since it first appeared on the market. I use the professional version instead of the home version because it offers me more flexibility, and I'm satisfied with it.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
If you install and maintain Windows 10 correctly, you'll never have problems with stability.
How are customer service and support?
I called Microsoft once or twice when I changed computers because my license is for a specific PC. I haven't had to call them for anything else. In general, I was satisfied with their support, but I only had to call them for a tiny thing.
How was the initial setup?
I just switched to a new PC, and it's something stupid in their installation key. I bought the PC without a Windows 10 license. Usually, when I run the setup, I mount the image to a USB, and it's a simple "next, next, finish" installation. Unfortunately, the drivers to see the new SSD hard disks were not covered in the initial key.
It took me two hours to figure out that I needed to use another PC to download the driver and put the drivers on the original USB stick for Windows. And that was stupid because what if you do not have another PC? You have the original license, the PC, and you cannot make them work together. When the installer asked for the location, I could not see the installation steps on the hard drive. Maybe it's because I had a newer SSD with a particular Intel chipset. God knows what. I spent hours reading scanning forums to find out a small article on a corner of the internet that told me which chipsets I had on the new PC and the necessary driver.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think the Windows 10 license is affordable. There are no additional costs unless you want to buy subscriptions to OneDrive services and Microsoft Office. I have subscriptions for those services. It doesn't cost much, and I pay it yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a 10 out of 10. However, I don't have much experience with other operating systems to compare it to.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Owner with 11-50 employees
Reliable, easy to install, and has a good search feature
Pros and Cons
- "The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable."
- "It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our operating system. We use it to run Studio IDE which is the software we use to develop the software.
What is most valuable?
The most useful element of this solution is its search capabilities.
The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable.
What needs improvement?
Allowing us to follow up by email, for example, might improve the company approval process. The workflow could be improved.
It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance. There is room for improvement in troubleshooting.
It's not always easy to use Microsoft Teams through the browser or an app. When there is a collaborative meeting, they should make it easier for the user to connect right away. When we get an invitation from someone outside, we have a hard time accepting it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
We are always using the latest version, it updates automatically.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Although Windows 10 receives regular upgrades, we have experienced performance issues on occasion.
This version of Windows is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable, in my opinion.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used prior versions of Windows, and I believe Windows 10 has improved stability.
How was the initial setup?
I found the initial setup to be simple.
It took 30 minutes to complete the first installation.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to complete the installation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license for Windows 10 was included when we purchased our notebook.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are considering it.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Cyber security manager at Apparel
Easy to use and familiar
Pros and Cons
- "The two main features that I have found valuable are its ease of use and that we are used to using Windows."
- "In the next release, I would like it to improve regarding stability plus performance."
What is our primary use case?
It is deployed on both cloud and on-prem.
I use a computing device, but it can be used for multiple functions and multiple aspects.
What is most valuable?
The two main features that I have found valuable are its ease of use and that we are used to using Windows.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would like improvement regarding stability plus performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable. Clearly there are multiple vulnerabilities, multiple issues that happen, but otherwise it works.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable. We have around 3 to 4,000 people using it. And we have 20 - 25 admins or managers responsible for it.
How are customer service and technical support?
The support is okay.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously tried Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
It was a straightforward installation. It took 15 - 20 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
You can install it by yourself or with the help of the consultant\integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It offers a yearly and a monthly subscription. Yearly is the one we are using.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to ten, I would give Windows 10 an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Manager, BI & Analytics at Perceptive Analytics
Easy to use with a familiar user interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've got a good level of familiarity with it. The user interface is intuitive."
- "Like all Windows products or like all the Microsoft products, like Office, it's priced a bit on the higher side."
What is our primary use case?
I'm primarily using the solution for running my personal applications. I use it on my laptop and my applications run off of Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
It's like any Windows version. You can run whatever programs you need on it.
It's easy to use. Everybody knows Windows. I've got a good level of familiarity with it. The user interface is intuitive.
The solution is stable. I've found the scalability to be good.
What needs improvement?
I do not recall coming across any missing features. Just like any other Windows product, it's great. I can't think of anything else to add.
Like all Windows products or like all the Microsoft products, like Office, it's priced a bit on the higher side.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is very good. If a person needs to expand it, it can.
Right now, I'm only using the solution myself for personal usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never contacted technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they might be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've only ever used Windows. I did not previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
I didn't have to install it at all. It came pre-installed on my laptop. Therefore, I cannot speak to the installation process and if it is difficult or simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows is pretty expensive. They could work to price it lower.
I have a lifetime license. You purchase it once and you don't have to think about it again.
What other advice do I have?
I have the solution deployed on my laptop. I'm using the latest version of the solution at this time.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I'm pretty happy with its capabilities.
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IT Manager at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Easy to setup, but the patch security management updates could be faster
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is stable."
- "The updates take a lot of time to complete, and they could be faster."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for our personal operating system on all of our desktops, laptops, and our tablets.
What needs improvement?
The main issue is related to the patch security management that is released. The updates take a lot of time to complete, and they could be faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for the last three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 150 users in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is fine. They have the help support and you can Google it to get your support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have only used Windows. All versions of Windows have been used such as Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward. It's a guided installation that anyone can do.
We need a team of two or three people to maintain this solution.
What about the implementation team?
We were able to complete the installation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is expensive. When compared with other Operating Systems, such as Linux-based solutions, it's expensive.
When we purchase any computer, we purchase the software, the operating system, and the hardware.
It is bundled, but if you purchase it individually it's expensive.
The price could be improved.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
From an operating system perspective, I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Stable, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "We have found the solution to be stable."
- "The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is mainly used for development. Mainly, it's easy for developers to learn, and allows for adaptability of the Windows platforms to make it easy for developers to develop any application. Its development environments might not be available on Linux or other platforms such as Ubuntu.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use.
We have found the solution to be stable.
The scalability is great.
What needs improvement?
The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
It's pretty much used by everybody in the company. That's likely 1000 or more users.
How are customer service and technical support?
It's my understanding that we don't really need technical support. Everything seems to be working. Microsoft, quality wise, if you take a look at it, has less of a likelihood of facing any quality slippage that would affect the whole operating system. It's very reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows. I did not use any other solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was handled by our IT team. I was not a part of that process. Therefore, I can't speak to how easy or difficult it was. However, my understanding is that it went pretty well.
We have a centralized team of five to ten people that handle deployment and maintenance on this and many other solutions within the company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is pricey. If cost is a problem, users should look at Linux.
We paid for the solution one time and don't have any recurring fees.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just an end-user and a customer.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product.
I would recommend the solution, however, I don't really need to. People prefer Microsoft. It's not me recommending the solution that will make people buy it. It is already a market leader and it doesn't require any help remaining so.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Stable, easy to install, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "It's very simple to use."
- "I would like to see the price reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for personal applications and for selections of networking for our clients.
What is most valuable?
It's very simple to use.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see the price reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a very stable product. We don't have any issues with the stability of this solution, now with the new patches that have been added.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As Windows 10 is an operating system, there is no need to scale it.
We use Windows 10 for both technologies, personal and for clients.
We have approximately 2,000 users in our organization who are using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support for Windows 10. We have not had the need to contact Windows technical support. We have not had any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have always been using Windows. We have been upgrading as Windows evolves. We used Windows XP, then Windows created Windows 7, 8, and now 10.
How was the initial setup?
It was easy to install Windows 10. It took approximately 30 minutes to install.
We have a team of six administrators to maintain this solution.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not use the help of a consultant or integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They could provide better pricing for the licensing.
It's a one-time payment when you purchase the system.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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