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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?
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.
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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.
Technology Consultant- Networking Services at STS
A versatile and easy to install solution which is stable, scalable and performs well
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is versatile and allows for easy installation."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running my personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is versatile and allows for easy installation. It is stable and boasts good performance.
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 a long time, a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and has good performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scaled.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past I used Windows 7, upgraded to Windows 8 and, subsequently, to Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install.
This process lasted less than an hour.
What about the implementation team?
The technical team responsible for the deployment consists of five people.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for an annual license.
What other advice do I have?
Our organization has 350 users making use of the solution.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
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Architect ans Urban planner / projects Director at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "I've found Windows 10 to be easy to use."
- "I think the price should be lower for all computer products. Microsoft is a major company that makes a lot of money, so maybe they have enough."
What is our primary use case?
It is deployed in an engineering company with almost 1,000 users.
What is most valuable?
I've found Windows 10 to be easy to use. I use a lot of products from Microsoft.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It looks like Windows 10 is stable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think the price should be lower for all computer products. Microsoft is a major company that makes a lot of money, so maybe they have enough.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. I 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.
Deputy Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A scalable and easy to use solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use the solution in the cloud for discovering all of its applications. We also use it for identification purposes and either to block access or unauthenticate updated applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
It serves many functions. User accounts can be identified in Windows 10. It offers performance and functionality. Sensitive data which is deployed in one's application can be set in his policy.
What needs improvement?
In contrast to Windows 11, the 10 version could have improved functionality.
The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better.
The space utilization is not sufficient and there are too many notifications for the user.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for three or four years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. It can be applied to as many PCs as one likes.
How are customer service and technical support?
One of the good things about Microsoft is that the support is there, although the time it takes to respond and to resolve the issue could be improved upon.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The good thing about Windows 10 is that it's from Microsoft. I have also used iOS, which is from Apple, as well as Android, from Samsung. So too, I have used macOS Sierra, like MacBook OS, in addition to Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
The installation lasts a couple of hours, so it would be better if this could be accomplished within a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
It is possible to do deployment and maintenance with the use of system administrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution comes with a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
Windows 10 is deployed on one's PC.
As the solution is from Microsoft, I would definitely recommend its use.
Our organization has more than 100 users who are making use of the solution.
As Windows 10 is from Microsoft, I rate it as a nine-point-five out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr Reporter at a media company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, user friendly, and highly reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and user-friendly."
- "The solution could improve by adding more dashboards."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for our operating system which has lots of applications that are integrated that we use. Windows 10 is our client's operating system and Windows Server is our server-providing system.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by adding more dashboards.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately eight months.
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 have found the solution to be scalable.
We have 150 systems using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and took approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is not expensive and there is a license required.
What other advice do I have?
This is a renowned operating system from Microsoft, it is the most widely used operating system in the world. Windows 10 is excellent.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 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.
Product Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, reliable, and always updated
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use compared to other solutions, such as Mac OS. I am very familiar with Windows 10 since I have been using Windows since I was very young. It is always evolving to meet make new standards."
- "Windows 10 could improve by being more user-friendly and provide a screen mirroring feature for the ability to share the screen with mobile devices without having to purchase a third-party application. With Mac OS it is able to be done right away."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 to run applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use compared to other solutions, such as Mac OS. I am very familiar with Windows 10 since I have been using Windows since I was very young. It is always evolving to meet make new standards.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could improve by being more user-friendly and provide a screen mirroring feature for the ability to share the screen with mobile devices without having to purchase a third-party application. With Mac OS it is able to be done right away.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found Windows 10 highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used other Windows versions.
How was the initial setup?
The solution was installed when I purchased the computer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license came with the computer when I purchased it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I 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.
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.
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.
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