We primarily use the solution alongside a system center configuration manager. I am installing it on mobile devices to upgrade and update the security.
Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable with great updates and an easy user experience
Pros and Cons
- "It offers an easy user experience for our customers."
- "Users should be able to access the system remotely."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is modern and updated often.
It offers an easy user experience for our customers.
We find the product to be quite stable.
You can scale the solution easily when you need to.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be improved by simultaneously adding more features and also giving the user more ability to decrease some features to help keep the speed of the device decent.
Users should be able to access the system remotely.
The solution should be more responsive and faster.
It would be helpful if the solution was able to integrate better with other platforms, like Android or Apple.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. We don't seem to have any bugs or glitches on the system. It doesn't crash or freeze at all. I consider it to be reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is highly scalable. From Windows 7 to 8 to 10, you can upgrade at any time and you can add storage and remote access. A company that needs to expand it shouldn't have any issues.
Currently, we have more than 3,000 uses on the product. We do plan to increase usage int eh future.
How are customer service and support?
We've used technical support in the past and have found them to be very knowledgable and responsive. I'd rate them nine out of ten in terms of the service they provide.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's pretty straightforward.
Deployment took about three years. We had to upgrade many files from Windows 7 to Windows 10. There were some minor issues with the process, however, we were able to overcome them.
We have four people on staff that handle deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are different licenses available, however, I don't know what the costs are. It's not a part of the solution I handle.
What other advice do I have?
We're just customers. We don't have a business relationship with Microsoft.
I'd recommend the solution. I believe a lot of people and companies already use it, to be honest. However, I do need to pay more for monitoring and to fix some issues related to the product.
I'd rate the solution 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.
Data Scientist at Instant systems Inc.
Scalable with good stability, however it needs a better system for initiating updates
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable. If an organization needs to expand it out, they shouldn't run into issues doing so."
- "The only thing which concerns me is updates. It gets updated often. Sometimes, however, it automatically gets updated. That is an issue. It can happen when you do not want it to be done. It's possible it can start and your files are not saved. They may be open while your laptop enters sleep mode. Then, when you re-open the computer to continue work, it all of a sudden decides to update, destroying your work."
What is most valuable?
I don't know if I can discuss the solution in relation to other Windows versions, however, I can compare it to other OS like Unbuntu. For example, it's quite a secure operating system. The ease with which you can download different Python libraries is very good there.
If you're a developer, you can do everything with the help of the Command Prompt and console.
What needs improvement?
I'm more into artificial intelligence and the data science side. So I do not like Windows that much.
Setting up the environment variable, etc., needs improvement. This is true not only for Windows 10 but for Windows as a whole. It is currently a huge mess. Due to this, working with many libraries and packages becomes a difficult task. If they could find a better solution or a replacement for environment variables, I'd be extremely happy.
The only thing which concerns me is updates. It gets updated often. Sometimes, however, it automatically gets updated. That is an issue. It can happen when you do not want it to be done. It's possible it can start and your files are not saved. They may be open while your laptop enters sleep mode. Then, when you re-open the computer to continue work, it all of a sudden decides to update, destroying your work.
Once I accidentally did something that erased hidden folders on the C drive. It caused a lot of issues. Windows got corrupted on me. They should work to ensure that it isn't possible to accidentally delete these files or there should be a replica for them on the hard disc or something of that nature.
Google has functionality whereby if you have your email ID open on your phone, on your Android phone, that means you can sync everything on your Google drive. The same thing should be provided by Microsoft. I do not think Microsoft provides a dedicated account to every valid Windows holder. This should be done so that everything you have on your local system should be somehow in synchronization with the cloud. That way, if something happens, like your laptop is stolen, or your laptop is corrupted all of a sudden, your data is not misplaced. You have your data somewhere. A sync with the cloud service should be available.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for seven to eight months at this point. It's been less than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable solution; it provides everything. There's a good Windows store where you can go and get your apps. There are other things also that Microsoft provides as well. For example, on Windows, you can download a virtual machine. If you want to use Ubuntu, as I do, due to the fact that I am more comfortable with Ubuntu, you can download the VM there on Windows and start with your work.
Everything is provided by Windows, and things are stable. If I talk about Windows only, in between OS such as Linux, then I'd say Linux is better. However, overall, Windows 10 is pretty reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. If an organization needs to expand it out, they shouldn't run into issues doing so.
How are customer service and technical support?
So far I haven't had to reach out to technical support; I can't speak to its quality of service or the level of responsiveness to queries.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have experience with Unbuntu as well. I used Unbuntu about a year back. Now I'm using Windows for data science. Initially, I used Ubuntu for data science. So I've used both the platforms.
The commands are very good and very easy in Ubuntu as compared to Windows. In Windows, you'll have to do a lot of things. You need to, for example set the environment variable, etc., which is not necessary in Ubuntu. You can directly download and put it in your user directory. You can also utilize the services from there. So I would say from the developer's point of view, and from an AI practitioner's point of view, Linux Ubuntu is a good option to go for.
How was the initial setup?
While I found that the initial setup was very straightforward on Linux's Ubuntu, it was a bit complex and much harder in Windows. It's not straightforward per se.
I haven't used Windows 10 for deployment. I've used the Linux machine only. Deploying on Ubuntu won't take much of a time. It's very easy.
What other advice do I have?
We're just customers. We don't have a business relationship with the vendor.
I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using currently is.
Windows 10 is quite a stable version of the solution. If you compare it with Windows 8, it is much, much better. If one wants to use Windows as an operating system, I would recommend it. If one is more comfortable with other operating systems, they can run it in a virtual machine and give partition on Windows so that half of the memory is allocated for other OS.
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Cyber Security Specialist at Nueva Solutions
Easy-to-use solution with a good user interface
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
- "I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for admin tasks, developing, gaming, etc.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10's operating system is quite popular. Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface.
What needs improvement?
I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for 18 to 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable solution. Approximately 50 to 60 users are using the software in our company.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 has an easy setup.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment of Windows 10 takes about 20 minutes. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-prem as well. One or two people are required for the maintenance of the solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
SAP Busines Tech Lead. at a non-tech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Flexible and user-friendly, but is vulnerable to threats
Pros and Cons
- "The product is user-friendly."
- "The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for accessing emails, browsers, and RDP.
What is most valuable?
The product is user-friendly. It is a flexible solution. It allows you to choose between versions.
What needs improvement?
The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since it was released.
What other advice do I have?
Mac has limited features compared to Windows. The product’s reboot time has been incredibly reduced. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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?
I work with the latest update.
I use the solution for the usual stuff, such as email and office applications.
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.
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
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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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Account Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
It does its job, but it can performance can be unpredictable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a pretty standard platform. It does its job."
- "Sometimes it doesn't work, and it constantly needs fixing in terms of upgrades, patches, etc."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Windows 10 on my company laptop.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a pretty standard platform.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 is a typical Microsoft operating system. Sometimes it doesn't work, and it constantly needs fixing in terms of upgrades, patches, etc. It does its job, but it can be unpredictable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 since it was first released.
How are customer service and support?
I had a big problem with Microsoft support.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 seven out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
General Manager at Mun Chuen Transport
Straightforward to set up with good stability and lots of troubleshooting information available online
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has been very stable."
- "The time it takes to initially install the solution could be a bit less. Right now, it takes a few hours. We'd like it to be faster."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for document processing and the database for using Excel. In my case, I use a lot of Excel and Microsoft Word. I tend to stick to Office applications and Microsoft applications only.
What is most valuable?
We are upgrading the physical RAM in order to use the open drive.
We've been familiarizing ourselves with the features.
The initial setup was quite straightforward.
The solution has been very stable.
You can easily find answers to any questions you have online.
What needs improvement?
I haven't extensively explored all of the features and aspects of the solution.
The time it takes to initially install the solution could be a bit less. Right now, it takes a few hours. We'd like it to be faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is now quite stable. At the beginning, we are facing some problems, however, nowadays, after all of these software patches and security patches, it's quite stabilized. There are no more issues. Its performance is very reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I consider myself an average user and therefore have never attempted to scale the product. I'm not sure how it would go. I have never tried.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never reached out to technical support directly. Usually, if I run into issues, I Google answers and troubleshoot by myself. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We updated from a previous Windows version - either Windows 7 or 8.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex or difficult.
The installation process took a few hours, as we were upgrading from an old Windows version to Windows 10.
What about the implementation team?
I have handled all aspects of the implementation myself. By myself, I have handled the upgrading, auto-upgrading, downloading, and installation by myself. I did not need the help of an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The software and hardware tend to get bundled together in the final price. I can't speak to the exact pricing, as it's not an aspect of the product I deal with.
What other advice do I have?
We have the solution deployed to our desktops and laptops.
I'm simply a regular user. I don't have a business relationship with Microsoft.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
I'd rate the product at an eight out of ten. We've been happy with it so far, however, it's not a perfect product.
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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