We use Windows 10 just for the voice platform.
Project Specialist at integra software
An operating system that's stable and secure
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's stable and secure."
- "It could be more secure. We just want them to focus on security."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that it's stable and secure.
What needs improvement?
It could be more secure. We just want them to focus on security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. We have more than 100,000 people using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used multiple servers, including Linux and Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. It took me about 30 to 40 minutes to set up and deploy this solution.
What about the implementation team?
Sometimes we do it by ourselves or else we used to go to some technicians.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for the license, and it's fine.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to new users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Data Scientist at a university with 501-1,000 employees
An up-to-date operating system with a great firewall
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is very up-to-date. It's a big upgrade from Windows 7. Cortana is a very important feature."
- "It may be due to the features and apps that I use, but sometimes, I find my laptop slows down."
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is very up-to-date. It's a big upgrade from Windows 7. Cortana is a very important feature.
The firewall is also really powerful. It's been working really well for us. I don't use any other virus systems other than Windows.
What needs improvement?
It may be due to the features and apps that I use, but sometimes, I find my laptop slows down. Still, it's not a big problem with the OS. Other than that, I can't think of anything else that needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 provides us with very continuous stability. It's stable, that's why we use it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I am happy.
How are customer service and technical support?
I rarely have to contact support — that's a good thing.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used to use Windows 7. Windows 7 is quite simple and traditional. Windows 10 is easier for us to navigate. It's more customizable. I like to customize my settings but Windows 7 didn't really allow me to do that. Windows 10 really considers the needs of its users.
How was the initial setup?
I didn't set it up myself so I can't really comment on the initial setup. No maintenance is required, it updates automatically.
How long it takes to update really depends on your internet speed.
What other advice do I have?
I have been relying on the Windows firewall for eight years now — the security is good. I'd definitely recommend Windows just because of that.
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine. There is always room for improvement, that's why I am giving it a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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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.
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.
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Good performance, security, and user interface
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good."
- "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is useful for running computers and applications.
This solution is deployed on-premise.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since its launch, so for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before implementing Windows 10, I was using Windows 7, and before that, I was using Windows XP. I switched because I was just upgrading to a newer version.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy and straightforward. I did it myself, and it took about 30 minutes. For deployment and maintenance, we have a team of about four admins.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We need to pay for licensing to use Windows 10. Any time we change the computers, we have to pay, and it's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten and would recommend it to others.
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.
Manager- Projects at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
More stable than previous versions
Pros and Cons
- "Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable."
- "It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Windows 10 to run personal and business applications. Otherwise, I'm using Windows Server.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've been using Windows since Windows 95. In the past, we've used Linux but not recently.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was preloaded on my system so there was no installation.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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?
I have using Windows 10 to run personal applications.
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.
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Test Automation Lead at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Scalable with good integration capabilities and great stability
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft recently has been doing a lot to improve their products and we've been happy with the advances."
- "The enterprise version I have contains many things that are not intended to be enterprise; they are intended for home customers. This includes things like some games and some stuff like that."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is basically used for our work processes. We use it for daily communication.
What is most valuable?
In terms of Microsoft products, for me, the most important aspect is integration. You are provided with integration between all of these different tools from one vendor.
For communication, Microsoft Teams is quite good. I like it.
It is a stable solution.
The solution is scalable. The cloud product has scalability as well.
Microsoft recently has been doing a lot to improve their products and we've been happy with the advances.
What needs improvement?
If we talk about Windows, it's too generic.
The enterprise version I have contains many things that are not intended to be enterprise; they are intended for home customers. This includes things like some games and some stuff like that. It needs to be more streamlined and customized for business users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a couple of years now. It's likely been around four or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's very reliable. The performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has been very scalable, especially if you take advantage of the cloud deployment model. If a company needs to expand it, it's easy enough to do so.
We have this solution on every computer, It's used by thousands of people within our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
Sometimes I need to contact technical support to give me some additional rights or something like that. Or to install something that I don't have, as a corporate company and you cannot just install everything you want on your computer. You have to ask for support. This is our internal team, however.
I have never called Microsoft myself. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
At other companies, I did use other products. However, here, it's always been Windows.
How was the initial setup?
I don't deal with the installation process. Our IT department does it. It's not my problem.
There's an internal team that deals with maintenance as well. I do not have to worry about that.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT department that can internally handle any implementations.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not aware of the costs involved in the product. I do not handle licensing.
What other advice do I have?
We are a customer and an end-user.
We are using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the exact version number.
I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pleased with its capabilities in the years we've used it.
I would recommend the solution to other users and companies. It works well.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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