I mostly use Windows 10 to run Microsoft Office. I also use it for remote desktop connections.
Network Engineer at Saudi Customs
It's good for running business applications and remote desktop connections
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is stable, but you need to install system updates constantly and download new antivirus definitions to avoid getting into any trouble."
- "One of my colleagues said Microsoft doesn't have a good record for the license. If the license gets lost, there isn't a dashboard where I can register my license and use it via the dashboard. We are looking for a dashboard like that."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
One of my colleagues said Microsoft doesn't have a good record for the license. If the license gets lost, there isn't a dashboard where I can register my license and use it via the dashboard. We are looking for a dashboard like that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 since it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable, but you need to install system updates constantly and download new antivirus definitions to avoid getting into any trouble.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable. We have around 10,000 users at my company.
How are customer service and support?
I've never contacted Microsoft support. Our engineering department takes care of that.
How was the initial setup?
The company's tech team handles the installation, so I'm unsure.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
It's stable and scalable.
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is stable and scalable."
- "We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 to run personal and business applications.
What needs improvement?
We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for about four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable and scalable.
How was the initial setup?
It took us about a month to deploy Windows 10 for all the users last time. There are 600,000 users in our company.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Assistant Engineer at Harel Mallac Technologies Ltd
Simple installation, responsive support, and high performance
Pros and Cons
- "I have found Windows 10 to be very user-friendly and has good performance."
- "Major update, that poses an issue should be able to be rolled back."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is used for running my personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
I have found Windows 10 to be very user-friendly and has good performance.
What needs improvement?
Major update, that poses an issue should be able to be rolled back.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 500 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support has been fine. They have good knowledge and are responsive.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple and takes 30 minutes or less.
What about the implementation team?
I am able to do the implementation of the solution myself.
The support technicians usually do the support of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an annual subscription to use this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head of Information technologies systems department at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up, quick to deploy, and has good performance
Pros and Cons
- "We use Windows due to the fact that the system is good for us and for our information system."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily used the solution for our information systems.
What is most valuable?
The solution is okay. We use Windows due to the fact that the system is good for us and for our information system.
The performance is good and it is stable.
The initial setup is very straightforward. The deployment is fast.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
While I've used other iterations of Windows for about 15 years, for Windows 10, I have used it for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution offers us very good performance. The stability is very good. There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's a reliable system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1,000 users on the solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We didn't use a different solution. We simply used an earlier version of Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is pretty straightforward and it's easy to set up. Without deployment, it only takes maybe ten minutes. It's a quick process.
For deployment, you likely only need one engineer.
What about the implementation team?
The process is so straightforward, you can handle it yourself. You don't need an integrator or consultant to step in and assist.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no licensing subscriptions needed for this product.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Interim IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use, stable, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
- "The performance of the solution is good and it is easy to use."
- "Windows 10 could improve the security of the solution."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for running my business and personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The performance of the solution is good and it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could improve the security of the solution.
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 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 250 users using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft could be quicker.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We are able to do the implementation of the solution ourselves. We have a team that does the maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay annually for the licenses of Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to implement, quick to deploy, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is decent. I don't see many incidents of it crashing."
- "Compared to Ubuntu or other products, I don't consider the operating system to be that great in terms of stability."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution on all of the company desktops and laptops. We use it for running personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
The performance is decent. I don't see many incidents of it crashing.
The installation is easy and the deployment is pretty quick.
What needs improvement?
I wouldn't describe the solution as scalable.
Compared to Ubuntu or other products, I don't consider the operating system to be that great in terms of stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using this solution for seven or eight years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product isn't as good as, for example, Ubuntu. That said, I rarely deal with it crashing.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution does not really scale.
We have about 5,000 users that use this product in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
We have internal support which is good and we get it pretty fast when we need it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have a combination of Microsoft Windows, Oracle Linux, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. We used to use Windows 7 and we've since updated everything to Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and it only takes about 40 minutes to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
I can handle the implementation process myself. I do not need outside assistance from integrators or consultants.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You do have to pay in order to use the solution, however, it is a one-time fee. You do not have to worry about daily or monthly licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I would recommend this product to other users and companies.
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.
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.
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