Windows 10 is useful for running personal applications.
Works at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, good functionality, but should be available on Azure
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 provides good functionality and is easy to use."
- "The solution could improve by providing web applications and have Windows 10 on Azure as a virtual machine."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 provides good functionality and is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by providing web applications and have Windows 10 on Azure as a virtual machine.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for approximately three months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Ubuntu, Red Hat, Windows Server, and Citrix OS.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director of Application Engineering at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Bug and glitch free
Pros and Cons
- "I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution."
- "Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier."
What is our primary use case?
I don't know which version we are using.
We don't use the solution for anything specific.
What is most valuable?
I cannot think of any specific features which stand out to me.
What needs improvement?
Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I don't know exactly how long I have been using Windows 10, likely a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I cannot say for sure, it seems that the scalability has been okay thus far.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am not aware of any use having been made of technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the setup. This was already handled by my IT department
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't know how much we paid for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I have no idea how many are using the solution in our organization, although I assume this would include everybody, meaning 1,200 or 1,500 people.
I have no specific advice to offer.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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A flexible and stable solution with good performance, but updates should be faster and easier
Pros and Cons
- "The performance works very well and the solution is flexible and stable."
- "The updates are excessively long and take an entire hour during startup, which is ridiculous."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the latest version.
I use the solution as an operating system for my notebook.
What is most valuable?
The performance works very well and the solution is flexible and stable.
What needs improvement?
The updates are excessively long and take an entire hour during startup, which is ridiculous. The solution also does not provide the option of installing updates. There should be an option to restart without needing an update.
I don't like the problem with the updates. The user must restart after downloading an update, but no option is given to do the installation at a later point. This means that the user is faced with the choice of either restarting when he updates or shutting down when he does so. With the former this can take an hour to an hour-and-a-half. This makes no sense.
In short, the updates could be faster and better performing.
While Microsoft does a good job, this is an issue which must be addressed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since its release in 2015.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't have any issues with the technical support. It's good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy.
It takes no more than a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the implementation on my own. \
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We already have a license for Windows 10 in our role as Microsoft partners.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Solutions Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use and offers good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward."
- "My problem with the product stems from the fact that it does not ask for your opinion or time when going for an upgrade."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company just to run my applications, especially the ones that are compatible with Windows 10. In our office work, we use the tool for emails, presentations, browsing the internet, and some other similar stuff.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the notepad.
What needs improvement?
My problem with the product stems from the fact that it does not ask for your opinion or time when going for an upgrade. I feel that the product just starts the upgrade abruptly. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the product. I would like the product to reduce the frequency of updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a very scalable solution.
In the APEC region, around 1,000 people use the product in the company. At a global level, there are around 2,000 people using the product.
Whether there are plans to increase the use of the product or not is something that depends on the plans that come out from our company's headquarters.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I have used Windows 7. In the past, my company used to use Apple macOS, but since we wanted to standardize everything, we moved to Windows OS.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward.
The solution is deployed on the cloud.
The solution can be deployed and can be up and running in 30 minutes, after which I can directly use the tool.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My company has opted for a volume-based license.
What other advice do I have?
The performance offered by Windows 10 is better compared to the one offered by Windows 7.
The security framework offered by the product is not good enough for our company, and this is one of the reasons why we are using an additional product for endpoint protection.
One thing that I don't like about the product is when I present the product to our company's client. The clients find that they need to update without any dialogue box appearing for them asking whether they want to update it or not.
To those who plan to use the product, I would say that they need to be careful while using free Wi Fi access.
With regards to whether the solution supports hardware compatibility compared to its previous versions, I would say that one of the reasons why my company moved to the cloud was for compatibility, but in general I know that there is a need to refresh technology after five to eight years of its initial purchase.
In terms of the benefits offered by the product, I would say that it is very easy to use and is very user-friendly.
I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 16, 2024
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There are many ways to find files and programs, but it should have more native compatibility with Linux applications
Pros and Cons
- "For the most part, Windows 10 is the same as earlier versions of the operating system, but there are more ways to find files and programs. It's user-friendly."
- "Windows 10 could be more compatible with Linux-based programs. We would prefer to use Linux, but we need human support. Our leaders decided to go that way. They prefer to pay more for Microsoft because they believe it offers a better value."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 to run various applications. Most of our applications are web-based. We have very few client-server applications.
What is most valuable?
For the most part, Windows 10 is the same as earlier versions of the operating system, but there are more ways to find files and programs. It's user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be more compatible with Linux-based programs. We would prefer to use Linux, but we need human support. Our leaders decided to go that way. They prefer to pay more for Microsoft because they believe it offers a better value.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable. I have only gotten a blue screen one or two times. It's rare.
How was the initial setup?
Installing Windows 10 is straightforward because we've used the other Windows operating systems, so it isn't hard for our engineers to configure the machines.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 seven out of 10. Other operating systems are excellent but harder to use.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Security Officer at TBI Bank
An operating system that is easy to install, but it could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is straightforward."
- "It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better."
What is our primary use case?
I have a couple of versions. On the business laptop, I use the business version. On my personal laptop, I also use Windows 10 that I bought. I use it for both personal and professional use.
What is most valuable?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's not really stable, and it should be improved.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this operating system by myself at home. At work, it was installed by the IT team. The time depends on the hardware—roughly 20 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I wouldn't recommend this operating system to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a six.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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