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.
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?
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.
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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
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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.
Team leader technical support at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Scales well, stable, and easy to setup
Pros and Cons
- "We like the productivity."
- "The update cycle could use some improvement."
What is our primary use case?
Our main use for Windows 10 is as a platform to host our enterprise applications.
What is most valuable?
We like the productivity.
Most importantly, it's everywhere.
The compatibility of applications factor is the main reason to choose the Microsoft operating system.
What needs improvement?
The update cycle could use some improvement. There have been a lot of zero-day security issues that have mostly been met, but, the way Microsoft handled these could sometimes be less user disruptive.
It could be more secure, which is our main concern from a company's perspective.
The technical support could also be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 since 2015.
We are using the latest version.
We deployed it on-premises and it has also been deployed as Azure Virtual Desktop.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable enough for our purposes.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is definitely scalable. We have 300 users in our organization who use it.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is a bit varied. Depending on the type of technical support that you need, most are very responsive and usually, they are quite knowledgeable.
There is definitely room for improvement, especially with more complex and less straightforward questions. It tends to stay in the area of data gathering.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It is easy to install.
The length of time for deployment depends on the scale,
On a one-for-one basis, and using the automation tools that are provided with additional licensing, we use Microsoft Endpoint manager for this. it doesn't take very much time.
We have three people to manage it on a day-to-day basis.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing depends on the type of license. If you are an enterprise customer, you can pay for licensing on a monthly basis.
We, however, are an educations firm, we pay for our licensing on an annual basis. It also depends on the relationship you have with Microsoft.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate 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.
Senior Solutions Architect at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Easy to setup, with enhanced performance and graphics
Pros and Cons
- "It is also more stable than previous versions of Windows 10."
- "They should change their policy to include some basic support for more than just updates."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is the end user's operating system. It is installed on our laptops.
It is an end-user, end-device operating system that provides users who want to establish their own workspace, to continue their day-to-day work.
What is most valuable?
When you compare with the previous generations of Windows, the graphics have been enhanced as well as the performance.
It is also more stable than previous versions of Windows.
What needs improvement?
As it is an operating system, it needs more support.
They should change their policy to include some basic support for more than just updates. We require limited support for customers and issues.
For example, Microsoft has what is known as the blue screen of death or BSOD.
When you experience BSOD, the operating system is corrupted. It needs to be reconfigured or reinstalled, and you have to reconfigure all of the applications as well. For this to be done, the customer must create a ticket with their support services to guide them in the possible steps that are available.
If they could provide some remote assistance, it would help the end users to become self-sufficient and reduce the overall IT maintenance overhead.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was launched.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution has improved. Windows 10 is a stable solution compared to previous versions.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution.
I have seen environments where lakhs (100,000s) of end-users are using Windows 10.
How are customer service and technical support?
They should provide remote assistance.
Microsoft needs to work on the support. Even with an S1 production loss ticket, Microsoft does not provide priority support. When they are charging for it, they should provide support for it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
The length of time it takes to deploy is dependant on the configuration. If it is a good configuration, it can take 15 minutes or less to deploy.
Windows 10 does not require a technical team to maintain it. Microsoft provides Windows updates or we use SCCM and other patch management tools to update it for us.
What about the implementation team?
Anyone can complete the installation, it does not require help from an integrator or a consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft charges a lot for every license, but they don't provide support with it by default.
Instead of charging for support, they should provide support with it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution for anyone who wants to set up their own workspace.
I am satisfied with the functionality of the product but not the support.
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.
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