I have using Windows 10 to run personal applications.
Senior Manager , Digital Transformation, Strategy & Transformation at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, high performance, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has high performance and is easy to work with."
- "In a new release, Microsoft could improve their Internet Explorer browser. It does not work as well for all sites as other browsers do, such as Google Chrome."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution has high performance and is easy to work with.
What needs improvement?
In a new release, Microsoft could improve their Internet Explorer browser. It does not work as well for all sites as other browsers do, such as Google Chrome.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 within the last 12 months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable and reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 4,000 people in my organization using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and takes approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT team does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Business Transformation Advisory at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
GUI has been greatly enhanced and it has the single click advantage
Pros and Cons
- "The GUI has been enhanced and it supports the 365 suite."
- "Lack of alerts when there are issues with connectivity or power surges."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of Windows 10 is for any type of office work - emails, remote connectivity, document management, storage and the like. I'm an associate partner.
What is most valuable?
From a user standpoint, the GUI has been enhanced as well as some add-ons with respect to news, forecasts, GPS. I think overall there are some good features and it has the single click advantage. Also, the entire integration supports the 365 Suite.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see some sort of technical notification service reminder regarding hardware health. It's a feature that could help because I get quite a lot of Microsoft Office crashes. It asks whether you want to report them and then the notification disappears into thin air. I also think that task manager needs to be a little more graphical in nature, with more user analytics and I'd also like to know usages so I can run an operating system sometimes, multitasking, things like that. There are sometimes connectivity issues when there is any sort of power fluctuation with the adapter or from the main, and I think that area needs improvement. If there are power surges, or the adapter is not able to send the required power to the BIOS, there should be alerts. The other big one for me is integration with the hardware so that, for example, a user can know if there's a problem of dead pixels on the screen, some sort of predictive analytics on that front would be helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable despite some crashes that I've experienced. On the whole it's performance has improved and optimization-wise, the issues are not generally visible to the end user.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
They've done a good job from a scalability perspective because if you look at the different systems that are enabled, the operating system does a good job.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution, it's been tried and tested over years and I am very comfortable with it. At the end of the day, it's about affordability, and Microsoft OS stands out from that perspective.
I rate the solution eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Efficient, stable, and quick to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "Everyone uses Windows 10 and they are very familiar with how to operate it. You don't need to do intensive training."
- "There are no missing features."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for Windows processes. We only work on Windows.
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable.
We are able to integrate what we need to.
The product works very well.
We found the initial setup to be quite straightforward. The deployment is fast as well.
The security has gotten much better over the years. Several years ago, it was not as good as it is now.
There are fewer updates and it's a very efficient product.
Everyone uses Windows 10 and they are very familiar with how to operate it. You don't need to do intensive training.
What needs improvement?
So far, the solution offers everything we need and we are happy with its capabilities. There are no missing features.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've likely been using the solution for more than ten years at this point. It's been over a decade and we've used it for quite a long time. We started using it around the time it was launched.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been stable over the years. It doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. The performance is pretty good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I cannot speak to how scalable the solution is, I would say that it is scalable enough for our purposes.
We have about 1,000 people using the solution currently.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've never had any issues with technical support. They have always been knowledgeable and ready to assist. It's very easy to browse forums and find answers to your questions. We're quite satisfied with the availability of assistance.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previous to this solution, we used Windows 7. We simply moved to Windows 10 in order to upgrade our Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is very straightforward and simple in terms of having to do an initial setup. It's not too difficult.
It only takes about an hour to deploy the solution. It's fast and easy.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. It works very well for our organization.
I would recommend the product to other users and organizations.
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.
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up and use with a very nice GUI
Pros and Cons
- "The product is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate."
- "The security could be improved. I have had colleagues who have gotten their files corrupted somehow."
What is our primary use case?
We are using this operating system for all of the functionality on offer. We have different machines on which we are using Eggplant to perform the functional testing. All those machines are currently on Windows 10 only since users have been using Windows 10 already, and it's quite user-friendly.
In all the cases where machines are present, we are performing the test over Windows 10 and using this Eggplant with all the different types of applications for the functionality users. Based on those tests, we are capturing data.
How has it helped my organization?
In the previous versions, you could get a copy of data or pirated data also, however, with Windows 10, as it is genuine software, it helped us a lot in avoiding this. It also has added security features and auto-updates. The upgrading of the software is very easy now.
What is most valuable?
The product is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate.
The GUI is quite impressive. We don't need to go into any command-line interface. Most of the things you can use with the click of a mouse.
The initial setup is very easy.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes we getting slowness issues while performing some heavy operations. We aren't multitasking or anything, however, some heavy load is there. In those times, Windows 10 is not responding as we would like it to. They need to improve this.
As of now, I haven't seen many ain points per see. However, whether we're upgrading the software or clearing the cache, it would help us if the solution was more responsive.
The security could be improved. I have had colleagues who have gotten their files corrupted somehow.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for maybe three or four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite stable and is easy to work with as you don't need very special skills.
As of now, I haven't had any downtime or any blockage due to the software or OS. Of course, the slowness issue sometimes stops us a lot. The upgrades can be frustrating as they sometimes start an update when we are working. If it's between the working times, it's not a problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite easy to integrate add-on solutions and we've found that the scalability is fine in Windows 10. You don't have to do anything extra in that we can install easily, and we can use the software easily wherever it's required.
Within my team, my project, all of us are using Windows 10 since the project itself is dependent on Windows 10. We have around 10 people on our project. We are senior consultants, test engineers, test analysts, project managers, and test analysts.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't reached out to technical support. Right now, things are running smoothly and therefore there's no reason to be in touch. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we may have been using Windows 7. We haven't used a different operating system. It's always been Microsoft.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not a complex process at all.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an in-built, permanent license. I can't speak to how much it costs our company.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just a customer and an end-user.
I would recommend this solution. It's not ideal for very heavy projects, however, for moderate or medium-type of projects that do not have a very heavy load or too much multitasking, Windows 10 is excellent.
Windows 10 makes for pretty comfortable working. It doesn't need users to be experienced in anything. If you want to start a new thing with Windows 10 OS, you don't need to worry about that. You can get into it easily. You don't need to have knowledge of any specific things so that you can catch up with the solution and how to use it easily.
I'd rate the solution at 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.
Technology Strategy Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Reliable, with many updates and patching through the cloud, and it's easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required."
- "The price could be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
The operating system is the heart of the laptop or the heart of your system. It is where you use all your applications. Underneath the operating system is where you have the processor.
In order to run all of your applications, you need to use the operating system.
What is most valuable?
It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required. It is done through the internet and gone are the days where you needed a disc for the updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
I use it on my laptop, but the upgrades are done through the cloud.
I am using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is not something that really applies to an operating system. It's not an application that is run for 10 users as an example.
We have 5,000 peoplein our organization who are using Windows 10.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have an IT team that deals with technical support. They have a better view of what the support is like.
Microsoft is such a large corporation, I am sure they have very good technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. Windows 10 is standardized. It's easy.
There really isn't any maintenance required. it's pretty easy. You need to update and run some security tests and maybe some patching, but there are pop-ups that come up to click, making it super easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not sure about the pricing. It might be $1,000 per license. The price goes down by the number of licenses.
The price could be cheaper. Not very cheap but cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to anyone who wants to use this as an operating system.
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.
Senior Security Operation Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Good for business use with good stability and scalability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and scalable."
- "The solution could be faster and demonstrate better performance. I"
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for business purposes such as providing email access.
I utilize the solution for very basic needs. I don't use many features, just those for topping up the operating system and Office product applications.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be faster and demonstrate better performance. It is a bit on the slow side.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable in respect to the majority of its security features.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and we plan to continue to utilize it and to increase its usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I cannot comment on the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I did not handle the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe the licensing is on an annual subscription basis.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others who are contemplating its use.
I rate Windows 10 as 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.
Enterprise Architect at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, easy to install, easy to use, and intuitive
Pros and Cons
- "It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part."
- "They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization. Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there."
What is our primary use case?
I have my own personal-owned license on my machines at home. I use it for personal usage as well as for work. I use it to run my software, and I also use it for gaming and managing my baseball card trades and stuff like that.
I am on the developer channel, so I am on one version above the release.
What is most valuable?
It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part.
What needs improvement?
They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization.
Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since the first beta came out in 2015. It has been a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. I didn't have any issues that were directly Windows-related. Usually, it had to do with other games and applications having or causing problems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As long as you're on the 64-bit build, it is very easy to scale.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never called Windows tech support for Windows 10. However, I have dealt with the developer group, but that includes people like myself helping each other in the community. I do interact with their developer team on the bug releases and stuff. I fill out the questionnaires and stuff about bugs that I find. I've dealt with them, but that's not really tech support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows. My previous Windows release was Windows 7. Before that, I had Windows XP. Before that, I had Windows 3.51. It has always been Windows.
Windows is easy to use and intuitive for the most part. I work with Apple devices, but I like being able to have control over my environment. I can have more control with Windows 10 than with others. To be able to use Unix operating system, you have to be an engineer.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy. If you get it new on a machine, you're usually up and running in a few minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others to go with the Professional version and not the Home version. I would rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Sr. System and Storage Administrator at a government with 51-200 employees
Easy to use with a straightforward installation and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is useful for end-user computing."
- "The interface itself could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for the client operating system. It is for end-users. We are administrators and it is a desktop client operating system.
What is most valuable?
The solution is useful for end-user computing.
The solution is very stable so far.
We've found it to be flexible.
The product is easy to use.
The new features it offers are very useful.
There have been a lot of improvements and enhancements to the product.
The installation is extremely straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The security aspect of the solution could be improved. they should work to make sure that their security is built out and more robust in future releases.
The interface itself could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
We started using it about the time it was released. We've been using it for about two years or so now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been very, very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable in terms of performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 500 people using the solution currently.
We do plan to continue to use the solution in the future.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've had some experience with technical support. They've been fine, in general. We have no complaints. We're satisfied with the level of support they provide to us.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previous to this solution, it is my understanding that we used Windows 8.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult or overly complex. It's very simple and quite straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process.
The deployment is very fast and only takes about 15 minutes or so.
Since this product is for end-user computing, we have a separate team of four administrators that deal directly with the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to handle the implementation on my own. It didn't require assistance. We didn't hire any outside consultants or integrators for the setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for our licensing on a yearly basis. I can't speak to the exact amount, however.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I don't know the exact version number.
In general, on a scale from one to ten, I'd rate this product at an eight. It's been reliable and we've been happy with its capabilities overall.
I would recommend the solution to other companies and organizations.
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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