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Manager, BI & Analytics at Perceptive Analytics
Real User
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.

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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 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
Real User
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
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Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Real User
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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Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Real User
Top 10
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
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Russell Khambatta - PeerSpot reviewer
Head - Process Digitilisation at Feynman Consulting Group
Real User
Top 20
Used as an operating system for endpoints, but it is not very stable
Pros and Cons
  • "We use Windows 10 as an operating system for endpoints."
  • "Windows 10 wasn't a very stable solution."

What is most valuable?

We use Windows 10 as an operating system for endpoints.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 wasn't a very stable solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution’s stability a six out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 450 people in our organization use the solution regularly.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support was quite good and reliable.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup was pretty straightforward because we got it preloaded from the OEM.

What about the implementation team?

The solution’s deployment took about 45 minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution’s licensing wasn’t expensive.

What other advice do I have?

We faced no security issues as we were using the ordinary Defender features. We just had two L1 people who would maintain and deploy the tool. I would not recommend Windows 10 to other users because it is not a stable solution. Windows 10 supported our hardware compatibility quite well. Windows 10 gave us good value for money.

Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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MirzaBaig6 - PeerSpot reviewer
COO at FASTtelco
Real User
Top 20
Has easy configurations and it provides useful features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is easy to use."
  • "The interface must be made faster."

How has it helped my organization?

The solution makes our organization better.

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to use. I like the snipping tool and the network utility tool. The interface is nice. The configuration is easy.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes, the product hangs, and we have to restart the PC to make it work again. The interface must be made faster.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since it was released.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the product’s scalability a seven out of ten. The scalability could be improved.

How was the initial setup?

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten. The deployment took one hour.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment was done in-house. We need one to five people to deploy the solution.

What was our ROI?

I rate the ROI a five out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the pricing a five out of ten. The product is not that cheap. There are no additional costs associated with the tool.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Timothy Muriithi - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Information Officer at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
Useful features include firewall, antivirus protection, and Outlook
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features is that there is one processor. Some other valuable features are the firewall, antivirus protection, Microsoft Defender, and Outlook."
  • "Windows 10 could be improved with faster upgrades. I know they already made changes to the next version, so maybe I have to upgrade first and then check whatever I think was missing. Apart from that, I haven't really had any issues."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Windows 10 for personal purposes and business projects. 

I have Windows 10 installed on my laptop. 

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features is that there is one processor. Some other valuable features are the firewall, antivirus protection, Microsoft Defender, and Outlook. 

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could be improved with faster upgrades. I know they already made changes to the next version, so maybe I have to upgrade first and then check whatever I think was missing. Apart from that, I haven't really had any issues. 

As for additional features, maybe they could add some enhancements regarding better memory and battery management. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for around two to three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I think Windows 10 is stable, and I'm able to do work for very long hours. Unfortunately, however, after some time, there are issues with battery or maybe memory management. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never been in touch with Microsoft's technical support, but I send diagnostics when I'm able to. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Windows 7. I think the leap from Windows 7 was major because I felt that it was not very secure and I think it was ending its support. Because of this, I focused more on having a more stable OS, which was Windows 10. Windows 10 is more stable and secure than previous versions. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process was fairly simple. I didn't really have to handle installation because it was pre-installed on my laptop when I bought it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Windows 10 was pre-installed when I bought my laptop, so I haven't had to deal with any licensing costs. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten. I would recommend Windows 10 to others, but I'm also looking to upgrade. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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VamsiKrishna2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Trainee at Eidiko
Real User
Easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is stable. Its performance is good."
  • "In the next release, Windows could make the interface more user-friendly. They could add more dashboards. The performance could also maybe be better."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for business purposes. We have about 500 people in our organization and everyone uses Windows 10. There are roughly 50 people on our staff responsible for the deployment and maintenance of all our software solutions.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is easy to use and nowadays everyone is considering the option of Windows 10 because it is quite well known.

What needs improvement?

In the next release, Windows could make the interface more user-friendly. They could add more dashboards. The performance could also maybe be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows 10 for a long time. About five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. Its performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

If there's are any issues, I might contact technical support, but I have not had any issues yet.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was easy. I think everyone knows the Windows installation by now. I did it myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm on a yearly subscription. The license keys and prices could be cheaper. The number of users has been increasing, so the price of the license keys should be reduced a bit. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 a 10 out of 10.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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