I'm using Windows 10 on my company laptop.
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?
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.
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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.
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Senior Executive at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
It's pretty easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "We've been using Windows for a long time, and I think it's pretty easy to use."
- "They should have something like a dashboard where users can tune the performance. After using Windows 10 for a while, the operating system starts to slow down. It does not operate like it did when you first installed it."
What is most valuable?
We've been using Windows for a long time, and I think it's pretty easy to use.
What needs improvement?
They should have something like a dashboard where users can tune the performance. After using Windows 10 for a while, the operating system starts to slow down. It does not operate like it did when you first installed it. So, in the long run, I don't know what the cache is holding and how it's slowing down the operating system's performance. The same goes for the Microsoft Office applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 ever since it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm not sure about Windows' scalability because I don't specialize in this operating system. I deal with networks.
How are customer service and support?
My colleagues are pleased with Microsoft's support.
How was the initial setup?
Installing Windows 10 is quite easy. You can get your system up and running in less than 30 minutes by yourself. We have three engineers responsible for maintaining our Windows systems.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think for Windows 10, you only have to pay once.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. I would recommend it.
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Cloud & Virtualization Solutions Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, straightforward installation, but could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is very easy to use."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is very easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution could be more stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Ubuntu Linux and all the Windows operating systems from Windows 3.1 to Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others because it is very to use.
I rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.
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.
Sales Manager at INFOSEC
Feature-rich, intuitive, fast, and integrates well with third-party applications
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it has many features that are easily displayed."
- "It is incompatible with some communications when you need to share some data."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 to manage clients, the CRM or ERP such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is an established operating system. It's a good solution.
It is easy and simple to use, and it's also fast.
It's a quiet operating system, that integrates well with third-party applications.
I like that it has many features that are easily displayed.
It is also very intuitive. For example, if I have a printer with no drivers, the Windows Operating System installs it for me. This makes everything easier for me.
What needs improvement?
We are always excited and interested to learn about new features. It would be helpful to know of the newly available features in advance.
I would prefer to talk to the computer as I would speak to a secretary rather than use the keyboard. It would be nice to be able to speak to the computer and ask it to do certain functions or tasks. A voice-activated assistant would be very helpful.
When compared to MacIntosh, or Linux, it would be helpful to include some of their operating system philosophy.
It is incompatible with some communications when you need to share some data.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I don't have any issues with the stability of Windows 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable product.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Windows Server. It's a good operating system. The features meet the requirements of the network.
With Windows Server, the user can print, use the internet, and can use some applications. It is a good characteristic for one server. You don't need several servers because one Windows Server is sufficient.
I would rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.
Windows Server is a scalable product, and it is also stable.
Windows Server integrates well.
How was the initial setup?
I have some common issues with Windows when running the setup again. Sometimes it is difficult because of the new features that have been added. Given the time to learn about them, it would be easier for me.
The initial setup can sometimes be simple and other times it can be complex. For a new user, it may be complex.
What other advice do I have?
I started working with Windows in 1993.
I would 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.
System Manager at Clover SA
Easy to use with good performance, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to use and the performance is good."
- "I would like to see better pricing and faster support."
What is our primary use case?
I use this solution to run applications.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use and the performance is good.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see better pricing and faster support.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 ten is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
We have approximately 3,500 users in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am not always happy with the response that I get from technical support.
Technical support needs improvement. They could be faster.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use OneDrive with Office.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the installation.
What about the implementation team?
I have an IT department that is responsible for the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing fees could be cheaper.
We pay for licensing for the company.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Windows 10 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.
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
Founder at a marketing services firm with 11-50 employees
A robust operating system that's easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's easy to use, and it seems to be more robust than Windows 7."
- "Support could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for simple office projects.
What is most valuable?
I like that it's easy to use, and it seems to be more robust than Windows 7.
What needs improvement?
Support could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 seems to be stable, so far so good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable, and it's very easy.
How are customer service and technical support?
Microsoft support, in general, definitely has some areas for improvement. The response time could definitely be improved, and the quality of responses.
Sometimes they just get the things from a book or the information that I can always research on Google myself. When I ask for their help, I'm really asking for some insider tricks or tips. Not something off Google that I can find myself.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use Windows 7. But we switched to Windows 10 because you cannot get any updates. Windows 10 is obviously more stable than Windows 7. I can say that it's easier to use and more stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite simple. You can install Windows 10 within 30 minutes. But if you have to customize it for your colleagues, that can take up to two hours. All maintenance and updates happen automatically.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When we purchase a new machine, it comes with it, and we don't pay separately for the license.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 an eight.
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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