I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as ERP and cloud solutions.
IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Beneficial graphical interface, easy to use, and user friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface."
- "The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was first launched.
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How are customer service and support?
We had some issues with Windows 10 on a Microsoft Surface Pro. Windows 10 was not able to find the wireless hardware. We were in contact with the support regarding this issue and they have sent out a new product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for the use of this solution and the cost is in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 rupees.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Owner at Richard Duggan Pty Ltd
Flexible, scales well, and is stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is flexible and it is easy to use."
- "The security features need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
I need Windows for everything that I do.
What is most valuable?
It is flexible and it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The security features need improvement. Security is important for everything that we do.
I would like to see more integration, as it is something that is important for us.
The performance can be improved; it is not very clear how you can increase the performance of Windows.
For the ordinary user, there should be some optimization of things that you are told to do from time to time. Most people don't know what to do.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows since it was available.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It scales well.
Most of everyone that I know who uses a PC is using Windows.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used any other operating system other than Windows.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the initial setup but I believe that it is straightforward.
As a company, you need someone to configure this solution and maintain it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not have to pay for the license, it was included in the initial cost.
What other advice do I have?
I would absolutely recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Windows 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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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.
Associate Vice President at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Has a stable operating system
Pros and Cons
- "All I can say is that it's a very stable operating system."
- "Windows 10 needs to be a little bit more secure."
What is our primary use case?
You can use Windows 10 for multiple things, but we are using it for our business requirements.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 needs to be a little bit more secure. We're getting patches and updates from time to time.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows 10 ever since it was first released. We upgraded our systems from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a few months after it launched.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
All I can say is that it's a very stable operating system.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was pre-loaded onto our machines, but installing the operating system takes around half an hour at most.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our computers came pre-loaded with Windows 10, so we paid everything up front.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10.
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.
Head of IT Section at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Provides very good functionality, stability and a user friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "I like the Windows interface, Microsoft Office, and Edge."
- "The notification bar could be modified, it's a little confusing in its current state."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for projects and for our daily work. We are a construction company with many projects scattered throughout the world. I'm the company head of IT.
What is most valuable?
I like the Windows interface, Microsoft Office, and Edge.
What needs improvement?
I think the notification bar could be modified, it's a little confusing in its current state. We receive notifications but it's not user friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, we haven't had any failures or errors.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, anyone coming into the company will automatically have access to it, whether it's on a PC or a laptop.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used the earlier Windows versions. The main difference is the new interface, the startup menus and the control panel with some new icons in Windows 10. It has more functionality than Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a simple process. We have a dedicated IT engineering team for all our deployments. They are responsible for installation, maintenance, and checking the latest updates. We have around 10,000 employees in the company.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this product because I feel it is stable, there are no bugs or major issues for the end user. It's worth updating to Windows 10.
I rate the solution eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Database Administrator at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Reliable general use solution with good functions and GUI
Pros and Cons
- "Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features."
- "In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows 10 for general use.
What is most valuable?
Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features.
What needs improvement?
In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around three years.
Our company has a policy to use the latest update.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is generally reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have more than 100 people using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer support is good in my experience.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to ten, I would give Windows 10 an eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technical Presales Consultant/ Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use for everyone, simple installation, but expensive
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of this solution is its ease of use. It is the most used operating system in the world."
- "The solution can improve by making it more private and allowing users to know what operations are going on in the background code."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for running personal or business applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of this solution is its ease of use. It is the most used operating system in the world.
What needs improvement?
The solution can improve by making it more private and allowing users to know what operations are going on in the background code. More transparency is needed. For example, there is a project called Purism which is a Linux operating system that comes in a form of a phone or a laptop. Their focus is transparency, if I wanted to know what exactly is happening on my device, I can always go to the project documentation and take a look for my peace of mind.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Everyone in my organization is using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never needed to open a ticket with the Microsoft technical team.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Purism Linux.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple and anyone could do it.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution can be expensive for businesses to use Microsoft Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend Windows 10 personally, but because it is the most used operating system, most employees in an organization would adapt to it quickly. They are familiar with it.
It is good to look at alternatives and evaluate. At the same time never underestimate the effect of rejection that end users can have if you change the technology.
I would advise others using Windows solutions to invest heavily in the security products, they are the most used operating system. That does not make it less secure than other operating systems but it makes it more targeted. When it is more targeted you will have more vulnerabilities and therefore it is really important to focus on the security aspects when it comes to Windows infrastructure.
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.
Manager, Datacenter Facilities at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
User friendly and very reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Very reliable and user friendly."
- "Could be easier to manage and use."
What is our primary use case?
I'm a manager of data center facilities and we are customers of Microsoft.
What is most valuable?
This solution is very user friendly and reliable.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see less restrictions on the use so it would be easier to use and manage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this product for over 10 years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's pushed down from the server, so it's usually quite fast. The deployment is done in-house and we have around 10,000 users.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution an eight out of 10.
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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