I work with the latest update.
I use the solution for the usual stuff, such as email and office applications.
Senior Manager - IT at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Performance and UI are great
Pros and Cons
- "I like the performance of the solution and its user-friendliness."
- "It would be nice to see more robust security features in the next release."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the performance of the solution and its user-friendliness. I also like its UI, stability, scalability, everything really, which is why I would recommend it to others.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice to see more robust security features in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been personally using Windows 10 for more than 20 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I like the solution's stability. I feel this to be good. We are talking about a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I like the solution's scalability and find it easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
I have made use of Microsoft support and found it to be good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was simple.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the deployment internally.
The only maintenance required involves regular updates.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While the licensing costs of Windows 10 certainly exceed those of other operating systems, as far as the product, its performance and its wide range of usage goes, it is fine. It's worth the price.
The reason we incur a cost in excess of the licensing fee is because we pay for Premium support, which is fine by us.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The UI, user interface, sets Windows 10 apart from other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is deployed on my computer, laptop and in the cloud.
There are more than 10,000 people making use of the solution in our organization.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Support Team Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Good performance, simple installation, but security could improve
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has good performance. However, I personally prefer Mac."
- "Windows 10 could improve its security and they have not added anything extra to the solution from the previous versions."
What is our primary use case?
We are forced to use Windows 10 because most of our applications work on it and the majority of our systems are Windows, we have to use it.
What is most valuable?
The solution has good performance. However, I personally prefer Mac.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could improve its security and they have not added anything extra to the solution from the previous versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Windows 10 could improve. I have found Windows XP more stable than Windows 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Most of our 500 users are using this solution in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Mac systems.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install, and it tasks a maximum of two hours to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution myself.
We have one IT employee that supports each of our units for this solution. For every 100 users, we would require one IT technician.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a standard license to use Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
In general, I don't recommend Windows 10. If it is for personal use, I always advise others to avoid Windows for personal use and to use Mac. I'm very familiar with the Mac. I'm using Mac for my personal use. I always advise Mac for personal use, but for business, I always recommend Windows.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Technology Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Excellent performance with good stability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work."
- "The pricing could always be lower."
What is our primary use case?
We need some operating system, a means to work, which is why we use Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work. It works well and is stable. The performance is good.
The initial setup is simple.
The solution has the potential to scale.
What needs improvement?
I cannot recall coming across any shortcomings or missing features.
The pricing could always be lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been dealing with the solution for two years. We haven't used it for that long.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's a reliable operating system. It's much more stable than the older version.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and, if a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
How are customer service and support?
I might not have encountered cases where I needed to contact any technical teams. I was able to solve a few of the problems simply by looking them up on Google. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive their services are.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The process is complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We would prefer if Microsoft's pricing was a bit less.
We only pay for the license. We don't have to pay extra for ancillary services, technical support, or features.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I haven't given it a perfect mark as there is always room for some form of improvement, even on solutions that work quite well.
I'd recommend it to other users and companies.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
BigFix Technical Advisor at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy installation, stable, scalable and has 24/7 technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
With Windows 10, we can perform in-place updates. We are capable of handling compliance management and we can apply a patch software distribution.
What is most valuable?
I like that I can patch and campaign software distribution.
The performance is good.
I haven't found that it needs any improvements. We are able to patch all of our machines. We haven't had any issues with this operating system.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for five or six years.
I am using the 2019 Windows Operating system. We are using the latest version.
It can be deployed both on-premises and in the cloud.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is common with all products. Windows 10 is a very scalable product.
Most of the users in our organization use Linux.
We have plans to increase our usage.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. They are available 24/7.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am also using Linux as well as Red Hat, which is a requirement of the organization. We haven't switched.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
The installation process is quick. We install the agent in the machines, in five minutes. It does not require a lot of time.
This solution will be maintained by two to three admins, not that much.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to complete the installation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are thinking of using it.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head of Digital Consulting Team at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use, stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "We are satisfied with this operating system."
- "Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 as our operating system.
We primarily use it to run Microsoft Office and collaborate with various Microsoft apps. Specifically, Outlook and Teams.
What is most valuable?
For the productivity suite, Microsoft Office is what we use.
We are satisfied with this operating system.
It is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient. Your machine will be slower if your device is underpowered and you have to open five or six different apps. With Windows 10, this is a challenge.
If Windows is able to allocate RAM judiciously in those scenarios, you can continue to work with multiple windows open without experiencing any slowdown. This is one area that needs to be improved.
The RAM is a persistent issue with Windows 10. It slows the system down.
For how long have I used the solution?
I'm not sure when Windows 10 was first implemented at the company, but I started in April and have been using it ever since.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Most of the time it is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable product.
I am working in a large enterprise. We have more than 5,000 users.
How are customer service and support?
I have not personally contacted technical support. If there are some issues, I send the request to the IT department. They make the necessary improvements for the changes.
My experience has been good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
I personally do not use the Microsft Authenticator to connect to the VPN, but others are using it.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved with the setup of Windows 10, it is done by our IT department.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this system to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate, Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Plenty of features, simple installation, but more hardware compatibility needed
Pros and Cons
- "I have found most of the general features useful."
- "The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 primarily to run Microsoft Office.
What is most valuable?
I have found most of the general features useful.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have approximately 3,500 people in my organization that use this solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple, it only takes a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing scheme could improve for Windows 10. There is an annual license required for the use of this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 s seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Performs well, easy to use, but too much preloaded information
Pros and Cons
- "I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users."
- "There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position."
What is our primary use case?
I'm not using the server version, I'm using the desktop edition on my laptop for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users.
What needs improvement?
There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position.
The security should improve because there are a lot of packets that have to be delivered, and that will take time to install.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Windows solutions for 20 years and I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. however, it could be better.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 1,000 users in my organization that use this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had direct support from Microsoft but I have used our IT support in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Mac OS.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and does not take a lot of time.
What about the implementation team?
The updates are done automatically in the background, you do not need to touch anything.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. It is good for users that have not used Linux, unit commands operating systems or Mac systems.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Vice President at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
A stable, scalable and easily installable solution which boasts good performance and easy use
Pros and Cons
- "I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
- "It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use. We have not had any problems with the solution.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable, a feature which I like.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have not contacted technical support, although we are entitled to premium support when needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
With most of our users we use Windows 10. When it comes to some of the older versions, we go with Windows Symantec.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is quite straightforward.
I do not know how long it took.
What about the implementation team?
I believe that the technical team involved in the installation consists of a large number when one accounts for the developers.
Perhaps an additional 20 or 25 people are required for the deployment. This obviously depends on innumerable factors, such as the number of end users or servers involved or how many instances of the operating system are running.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could possibly be improved, although I cannot know this for certain.
I do not know the specifics of the licensing terms, as we are talking about an enterprise arrangement of which I am not involved.
While I have not contacted technical support, we are entitled to premium support when needed.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is fine as is. I do not see shortcomings in it.
Windows PATH has been used exclusively.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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