Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users
Service Delivery Manager / Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use with good productivity tools and good support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are ease of use, usability, and user-friendliness."
  • "As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case of this solution is for the use of productivity tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. These are very popular and I don't see any alternatives.

There are some open-source, and even Mac has good products.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are ease of use, usability, and user-friendliness. These are great from the Office products perspective. 

From an organization's perspective, we use Office 365 cloud version for the office, which is excellent.

It's quite straightforward and has all of the features that I was looking for.

What needs improvement?

One of the areas that need some clarity, is when trying to secure a specific folder between the file system with a password. I am not sure if it is possible.

As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password. This is a feature that I would like to be added to the Windows System.

Also, It could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

When I first purchased my laptop, it came with Windows 8.1 in 2013 or 2014, then when Windows 10 was released it was automatically updated.

Buyer's Guide
Windows 10
December 2024
Learn what your peers think about Windows 10. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2024.
831,071 professionals have used our research since 2012.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a very stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am not using it extensively.

In our organization, we have approximately 200 people. 

I am not sure of the exact number of internal users, but all of the laptops and desktops have Windows 10 installed.

The need is always there on a daily basis.

How are customer service and support?

I have had some very basic issues that I needed some additional help with. They were formulas in Excel and the support was very helpful.

Microsoft technical support is good and the documentation is very good. It's very helpful.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Ubuntu for some time and also OpenOffice. Office products are superior to OpenOffice and other products.

How was the initial setup?

I was not a part of the installation, but from what I understand it was straightforward.

When I purchased my laptop, it was already installed.

I completed the upgrade myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Windows 10 is licensed. It was included with the purchase of my laptop.

What other advice do I have?

When I spend time on documentation, this is a very good application to use.

I would recommend using Windows 10 to anyone who is interested in implementing this solution.

I would rate this solution 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.
PeerSpot user
reviewer1711344 - PeerSpot reviewer
Interim IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
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.
PeerSpot user
Buyer's Guide
Windows 10
December 2024
Learn what your peers think about Windows 10. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2024.
831,071 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer1682937 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT Section at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
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.
PeerSpot user
reviewer594315 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant IT Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A scalable operating system that's very stable
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that Windows 10 is very stable. I think Windows 10 is more smooth and performs better than the previous Windows system."
  • "It would be better if it were more stable. It will also help if Microsoft improves the user interface in the next release."

What is our primary use case?

I used Windows 10 to run applications.

What is most valuable?

I like that Windows 10 is very stable. I think Windows 10 is more smooth and performs better than the previous Windows system.

What needs improvement?

It would be better if it were more stable. It will also help if Microsoft improves the user interface in the next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows 10 for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable, and it's enough to use for businesses. We have over 1000 users at the moment.

How are customer service and technical support?

I'm satisfied with Microsoft's technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward, and it was easy to install Windows 10.

What other advice do I have?

I would tell potential users that Windows 10 is more stable and they should use it.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a nine.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
PeerSpot user
reviewer372459 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
User-friendly, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use."
  • "Increasing the security would be beneficial."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution on our desktops to run applications.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is a very good operating system.

It is easy to use. 

It's user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

Increasing the security would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for four or five years.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have no issues with the stability of Windows 10.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We run it independently on desktops and laptops. There are no questions of the scalability.

We have 400 users in our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support. We manage our issues ourselves.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It was easy to install.

We completed the installation in two hours.

What about the implementation team?

We had our engineers implement this solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay our licensing fees yearly.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

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.
PeerSpot user
reviewer1372746 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager – Information Technology Office at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Offers helpful technical support, is easy to use, and has a simple initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is easy to use."
  • "I would prefer it if the solution was cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for my personal needs. I use it for browsing the internet and things like that. It's fairly basic usage.

What is most valuable?

I'm generally using the solution as it is the latest option from Microsoft and I prefer the most up-to-date products with the latest features. 

The updates are good and not particularly invasive.

The interface is easy to use. Overall, it's quite good and easy to navigate.

The initial setup is not difficult. It's pretty straightforward.

I have found the solution to be quite stable.

Technical support has always been helpful.

What needs improvement?

There is nothing particularly unique or special about the solution.

For security reasons, they should continue to update certain aspects. It would make the solution safer in the long run.

The stability could always be strengthened.

I would prefer it if the solution was cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution from the beginning - since it launched. It's been many years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've never faced any issues with stability. For my usage, I have found it to be very reliable. there are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze.

That said, stability could always be a bit better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I only use the solution on my PC. I have not attempted to scale the product. I wouldn't be able to really determine how scalable it is.

I have no plans to increase usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

While I haven't contacted technical support for myself, I have for my business, and I have found Microsoft support to be helpful and responsive. I'm satisfied with the level of support I have gotten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is a bit expensive, and it would always be preferable if it didn't cost as much as it does. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a Windows 10 user. I use it on my own personal PC as well as at work.

We are using the latest version of the solution. We use the most up-to-date as we routinely update the product.

The system, as it is right now, is sufficient for my purposes. 

I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

At this time, finding that it meets my needs, I would rate the product at a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
PeerSpot user
reviewer1053252 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Presales Consultant/ Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
MSP
Top 5
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.
PeerSpot user
it_user1139517 - PeerSpot reviewer
Divisional Manager - Digital at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
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?

We use the solution to run our personal applications, such as MS Office.

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. 

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 technical 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.
PeerSpot user
Buyer's Guide
Download our free Windows 10 Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.
Updated: December 2024
Buyer's Guide
Download our free Windows 10 Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.