We use the solution to run our personal applications, such as MS Office.
Divisional Manager - Digital at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
A stable and easy to use solution which performs well.
Pros and Cons
- "The ease of use and performance are two of my favorite features."
- "As an open source application, the solution should be more accomodative."
- "When it comes to the Home Edition, there is usually just a license."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The ease of use and performance are two of my favorite features.
What needs improvement?
As an open source application, the solution should be more accomodative.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I consider the personal use I make of the solution's Home Edition to be useful, for which scalability does not enter the equation.
How are customer service and support?
I don't have experience with technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past I used Windows 7. I switched as this relates to the updates.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy. The solution comes equipped with basic installation capabilities.
What about the implementation team?
Installation is usually handled by a consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When it comes to the Home Edition, there is usually just a license.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is very good. It is user-friendly.
I utilize the solution for my personal use.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 as a ten 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.
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
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SAP Architecture Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Easy to install, quick and easy to use, and has good support
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is quick."
- "While it is already a stable product, it can be improved."
What is our primary use case?
This solution is used to help the end-user with whatever is required for their day-to-day work.
It is mainly used by the end-user, as their operating system.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is quick.
It includes many features with many options.
Also, it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
They don't use it with any third-party integration, it doesn't require this as it is used by the end-user.
While it is already a stable product, it can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for three to four years, since it was launched.
Windows 10 is the latest version. I believe they will launch Windows 11 in the next few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution. It has a very good upgrade path.
We have approximately 50 users in my office.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. We have no issues with the technical support from Microsoft.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use any other solution before Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very straightforward.
It takes less than one hour to install and deploy.
We only require one person to maintain this solution. I do it myself for the site.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not need the help of a consultant or an integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license is built into whatever you have purchased. For example, we purchased our Lenovo laptop and the license for Windows 10 was built in.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate any other product before choosing Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Principal Consultant, Presales at Self-employed
Feature rich, innovative, user friendly, and easy install
Pros and Cons
- "It is a much faster solution if you are transitioning from a traditional Windows operating system."
- "If someone is coming from a previous Windows experience, it could be complex."
What is most valuable?
It is a much faster solution if you are transitioning from a traditional Windows operating system. It is simple, feature-rich, innovative, and once you get used to it, it is user friendly as well.
What needs improvement?
If someone is coming from a previous Windows experience, it could be complex. The solution could be more simplistic from a user perspective. When operating the solution sometimes you receive many different types of options, there is a chatbot build in, and some automatic assistance that was not expected.
There are excessive features in this version and the functionality they are based on needs improvement. The traditional way of using a Windows platform has been somehow lost. It will take a little time to get used to the Windows 10 experience.
Some features are not available in the basic version of the software that can be useful.
In the future, the solution should have a more simplified virtual assistant. I think they might be already planning to do this. There should be more features coming in the solution pre-installed. For example, when you purchase Windows 10, you should have a basic version of Microsoft Office installed on it. It should not be priced separately, more inclusion of features should be there.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Compared to their competition, this solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found it to be a scalable solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to using this solution, I was using Windows seven or Windows eight, not SPF.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have never bought this solution myself, I generally get it with my Notebook for free. I think they are competitively priced at this moment. They could reduce the price a bit more, currently, it is priced in the middle.
What other advice do I have?
From the last three-four years, while I was using Windows 10, I think it took me some time to really get used to it properly. For example, we had to figure out how to search. Though they have included improvements from a previous version it took time to learn the new changes.
There is not anything to can say negative because you do not have an option to choose in some cases. When you have a PC environment Windows 10 should be there. If you want to review the previous versions or any extensive version of Windows 10, then it may be different. Enterprise has some added features that the basic does not, these advanced features are available for those who need it. There are other solutions such as Mac or Linux, but in a PC environment, you do not have a specific choice.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Manager-IT at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Great interface and useful for me that the drivers are loaded by default
Pros and Cons
- "Great user interface and drivers are loaded into the solution by default."
- "A very expensive solution."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for desktop computing, PowerPoint and accessing the ERP. I'm an IT manager and we're users of Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is great and I like that the drivers are loaded into it by default because it is straight. We don't have to download much and can very easily get it into our network. They also have some good security features.
What needs improvement?
The price is always high. Whenever I go out to buy a computer and want to buy a Windows license for it, it makes up a quarter of the total cost. It sometimes helps if it's bundled with the machine, but it's still expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution, we don't generally have issues with glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's quite a scalable solution. We have around 400 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
Two years ago we took annual support from Microsoft and then we shipped it to other vendors where we were directly dealing with Microsoft. There were some issues regarding the solution at that time but things have improved since then.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Mac OS in the company. One of our directors prefers it to Windows so we went with that at work. But it really is very costly even though you get good security with it. They are more reliable than Windows and less chance of being hacked or broken into. It's a very sturdy machine. On the other hand, I prefer the ease of use with Windows.
What other advice do I have?
The use of Windows really depends on individual preference, but I would say Windows 10 is better. If you have the money then you can use Mac OS because it would make a difference if you have an iPhone plus an iPad, and you sync everything. To get all that into place requires a lot of money. Windows has its drawbacks and glitches and some instability, but on the whole it works and it's fine.
There are problems with every solution - I would rate this product an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Managing Partner / Independent Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
This put a scope (pre-assessment) on those applications unready or behind in development efforts.
Valuable Features:
Application Start control, of course, but the refresh and deployment was beneficial to our global efforts. Lot of accounting types in organisation. AZURE AD subscriber has updates within product. Compliance to ECCN/CCAT (exporting), NIST, ISO, IEEE; quick and efficient closure. Abandon IE, Mozilla (e.g.Chrome, FireFox); settle with EDGE was challenging and big adjustment. This put a scope (pre-assessment) on those applications unready or behind in development efforts, devops pre-scanning had to be deployed. Long 10 months and rework in devops, set SDLC with some suppliers to perform or loose, sign-offs on setting on virtual site (i.e. closed to desktops by policy).
Project include 2016 Office 365 Products, and fresh start.
Improvements to My Organization:
Reduction of security incident events and mundane tasks in 3 months.
Room for Improvement:
Lots of updates, but not lots of production.
Deployment Issues:
We've had no issues with deployment.
Stability Issues:
It requires a lot of updates in order to be stable.
Scalability Issues:
We've had no issues with scalability.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technology Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Plenty of features, simple installation, but more hardware compatibility needed
Pros and Cons
- "I have found most of the general features useful."
- "The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 primarily to run Microsoft Office.
What is most valuable?
I have found most of the general features useful.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest 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 this solution is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have approximately 3,500 people in my organization that use this solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple, it only takes a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing scheme could improve for Windows 10. There is an annual license required for the use of this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 s 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.
Machine Learning Engineer at ALSO Finland Oy
Performance is worse than other OS options, but backward compatibility is good
Pros and Cons
- "Windows is really backward compatible."
- "Compared to Linux, Windows 10 is not that stable."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is useful for old-fashioned companies that have systems that cannot work with anything else. About 3,000 of our users are on Windows 10. The rest use macOS.
What is most valuable?
Windows is really backward compatible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it came out.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Compared to Linux, Windows 10 is not that stable.
How was the initial setup?
Installing Windows 10 is rather straightforward. It has been for many years.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 four out of 10. I wouldn't recommend it to others. I suggest macOS or Linux instead.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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