I use Windows 10 to run applications.
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?
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.
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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
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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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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.
Embedded Engineer at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
The interface is good, but the performance degrades with too many applications open at once
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the interface and the speed of switching between processes."
- "of the problems with Windows 10 is that it hangs when you open multiple programs."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the interface and the speed of switching between processes.
What needs improvement?
One of the problems with Windows 10 is that it hangs when you open multiple programs. For example, if you are running 10 to 15 applications then the performance will slow down to something similar to Windows 7. Often, I will have Microsoft Office open, as well as my development tools, and once I have been using them for perhaps 20 minutes, everything slows down. Switching between applications at that point can take two or three minutes.
I have been having some trouble with the .NET framework and it took me a full day to install it. The problem seems to be that every time it connects to Microsoft online, it is different. After several attempts, I was finally able to succeed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Other than the problem with having many applications open, it is stable. I haven't had any issues with the other functionality.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Most of the people in our company use Windows 10. Some have desktops and some have laptops.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not had to contact technical support. Any problems that I have had, I was able to solve on my own.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 came pre-installed on my laptop and it was easy to set up. It only took a few minutes to do.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, Windows 10 is a good operating system.
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable with an easy initial setup and solid capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10."
- "The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running our personal applications, or business applications.
What is most valuable?
So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10.
It's a very stable product.
The initial setup is very simple and quite straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I can't recall exactly how long I have used the solution, however, it has been a few years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is great. There are no bugs. It's not glitchy. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is pretty reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution before implementing Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's very easy, very straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process.
I cannot recall the exact amount of time the implementation actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We did not need an integrator or consultant. The implementation was all delivered centrally by a project team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We would appreciate the product more if it was less expensive in general.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options before adopting this product.
What other advice do I have?
As we are on the cloud deployment version, we are always on the latest deployment of Windows 10.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're happy with its capabilities in general.
I would recommend the product to other organizations and other users as 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.
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.
DevOps Strategist at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Stable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "If the Windows 10 license could be cheaper, that would be better. Generally, a reduced price is always beneficial for consumers."
What is our primary use case?
We're using a combination of Windows Server and Red Hat Linux on servers. Our user base is around 12,000-plus. I use Windows 10 for personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows 10 since it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 hasn't crashed much since I've been using it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not had any experience trying to scale up Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
I'm satisfied with Window support.
How was the initial setup?
It was automatically upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. The whole process took about one and a half hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If the Windows 10 license could be cheaper, that would be better. Generally, a reduced price is always beneficial for consumers.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a nine out of 10. We are recommending it for all of our new clients.
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.
Information Security Officer at TBI Bank
An operating system that is easy to install, but it could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is straightforward."
- "It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better."
What is our primary use case?
I have a couple of versions. On the business laptop, I use the business version. On my personal laptop, I also use Windows 10 that I bought. I use it for both personal and professional use.
What is most valuable?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's not really stable, and it should be improved.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this operating system by myself at home. At work, it was installed by the IT team. The time depends on the hardware—roughly 20 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I wouldn't recommend this operating system to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a six.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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