I primarily use the solution for connecting to my remote machine, to the VPN, to my work network. That's the main purpose. I also use it for applications such as Microsoft Word or for accessing YouTube and items of that nature.
QA Test Lead at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
User-friendly with good UI but has some latency
Pros and Cons
- "There's a lot of documentation."
- "Built into the solution is Windows Defender, which is in all the recent versions of the Windows operating system, however, we still end up buying an extra antivirus product in the market to ensure we are secure."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The UI of the solution has not changed drastically over the years, and therefore, it's easy to get used to the solution if you've used earlier versions of Windows. It's user-friendly in that sense.
Online technical support is helpful. There's a lot of documentation.
What needs improvement?
I notice a lot of latency in Windows 10. Sometimes it slows down things. If I use a virtualized environment and if I run Windows 10, it's definitely slow, even on my personal computer, if it is not SSD. The performance could be much better.
Built into the solution is Windows Defender, which is in all the recent versions of the Windows operating system, however, we still end up buying an extra antivirus product in the market to ensure we are secure. Windows Defender should be enhanced and compete with the market with other antivirus products so that it comes as part of the operating system and actually offers very good protection.
Native apps such as, for example, Windows Notepad, which is a basic feature provided by Windows over the last 24 years, have had no enhancement at all. If you try to play around with some data or put it in a Notepad note, it still is quite difficult to use. You need to pay for Notepad++ or some TextPad, or some other application tool to get some actual usability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a couple of years at this point. It's been a while.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance needs improvement. It can be a bit slow. It takes time to render things. In comparison, Mac renders items very quickly.
How are customer service and support?
I've used online tech support in the past. It depends on the case. In a few cases, it is informative and in a few cases, it is not. What I notice is that if I am using Windows, from Windows 95 onwards, if I recollect it correctly. As an end-user, there isn't too much of a drastic change in how it works, and as I've used it for 24 years or so, I have every good understanding of the product.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I started using Windows since Windows 95. Before that, I likely used DOS.
How was the initial setup?
I was not a part of the installation process. I got the hardware with the Windows 10 already installed on it. Therefore, I can't speak to the process or how long it takes to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My understanding is that the license was paid for upfront with the laptop. I can't speak to the exact cost as I just have it on my laptop, and it came already installed and ready to go.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing this product.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. It's an okay product, however, there are areas for improvement, specifically if you look at the performance.
That said, I would recommend the solution to other users.
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 IT at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Highly stable, good interface, and easy to implement
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable. I have a lot of applications running on it, and all the applications are running fine. I don't have any problems with it."
- "It would be helpful if Windows had its own antivirus to protect the OS. They should provide an antivirus with it."
What is our primary use case?
I am using it as an operating system. My two daughters and I are using Windows 10 on three laptops at home, and it is working very well.
What is most valuable?
It is stable. I have a lot of applications running on it, and all the applications are running fine. I don't have any problems with it.
Its interface is very nice, cool, and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Its cost is very high and should be reduced.
It would be helpful if Windows had its own antivirus to protect the OS. They should provide an antivirus with it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is highly stable. It is more stable than Windows 7, and it also has inbuilt security updates. It seems that it has been tested with a lot of end-users. It is working fine, and there are no issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable, but it would require more resources. It requires 8GB RAM to work fine. Initially, my desktop had only 4GB, so there was some slowness, but with 8GB RAM, it is working very well. There are no issues.
How are customer service and technical support?
I hardly needed any support because a lot of resources and groups are available, and we just go through these resources.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using Windows 7. Windows 10 is more stable than Windows 7.
I have also used Ubuntu Linux and other free operating systems, but they don't have a good GUI like Windows 10. I am also not able to find a lot of applications that run on them.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to implement. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and it took a maximum of 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have taken the full license, but its cost is very high. Its cost should be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely recommend this solution. I would rate Windows 10 a 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, stable, with good support and an improved user interface
Pros and Cons
- "I like the changes made to the user interface compared to the previous version of Windows such as Windows eight and Windows nine."
- "The stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use this solution for general purposes on my personal laptop. I have installed some applications on it and everything works. I am familiar with it.
What is most valuable?
I like the changes made to the user interface compared to the previous version of Windows such as Windows eight and Windows nine.
It's easy to use.
What needs improvement?
This solution is stable, but it could be better. The stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for one year.
We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable, but it could be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable solution.
We plan to continue using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am satisfied with technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It was very easy.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. We have a technical team to maintain and deploy it when necessary.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee.
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
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Product Technical Manager at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Includes good basic functionality and the cost is included with the price of the computer
Pros and Cons
- "I like the basic features of the product, overall."
- "I think that the user interface is a little bit complicated and can be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for our office tasks such as e-mails, browsing, and word processing.
What is most valuable?
I like the basic features of the product, overall. I would say that we are just regular users and there is no particular feature that stands out.
What needs improvement?
I think that the user interface is a little bit complicated and can be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, it is okay.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are a very small company and we have two people that are using Windows 10. Given that it is a desktop product, I know how to scale it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never been in touch with technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Windows Server and prior to Windows 10, we used Windows 7.
I think that the interface in Windows 7 was easier to use.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was simple. I did not find it to be complex, although the deployment took at least two to three hours, including the updates.
What about the implementation team?
I deployed it myself. The maintenance is done automatically with Windows Update.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 came with the computer when I bought it, so it was already licensed.
What other advice do I have?
The features are there in this product, and I just don't want it to be too complicated. All the software that is delivered is Windows 10, by default, so there is no reason to recommend it. It's the only license that you can purchase now.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Head Of Risk Management at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
A stable operating system that is user-friendly and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the interface."
- "The speed and performance should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 hosts several applications that I use including Outlook for email and others for searching the internet.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the interface.
What needs improvement?
The speed and performance should be improved.
Easier integration with other platforms would be an improvement.
It should include a low-code or no-code solution for beginners that they can use to write applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for several years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This product is quite scalable. I expect that we will be increasing our usage of it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm very satisfied with the technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Windows 10 from the previous version. It was a natural progression and it is more scalable.
How was the initial setup?
I did not have any trouble with the initial setup. It was simple to install.
What about the implementation team?
Our in-house IT team is responsible for deployment and maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
In summary, this is a product that I like a lot and I recommend it.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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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.
Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Unstable, reboots too often, but scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The scalability of the solution is good."
- "Windows reboot too often, it is a nightmare. I hate it."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be useful for running my personal and business applications.
What needs improvement?
Windows reboot too often, it is a nightmare. I hate it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Windows for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is unstable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is good.
We have approximately 500 people in my organization using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Mac OS at home which I like a lot better.
What about the implementation team?
Our internal IT department did the implementation of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend it.
I rate Windows 10 a five out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use with a good user interface and helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
- "It helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem."
- "The product could be more scalable."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for running my applications.
What is most valuable?
The latest UI, user interface, is very good.
It helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem.
The solution is easy to use, and I tend to use it a lot. It's running all the time.
Technical support is okay.
What needs improvement?
The product could be more scalable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for four or five years now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution really isn't scalable.
70% to 80% of people in our organization are using Windows 10.The rest may be using Linux.
How are customer service and support?
I've dealt with technical support in the past and it is okay. I'm satisfied with the level of service we receive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Linux Ubuntu in our organization.
When it comes to installation, Ubuntu is easier, as there's only one command line of code needed for installing apps.
How was the initial setup?
My understanding is that the initial implementation is simple and straightforward. That said, it came pre-installed on my laptop and therefore I did not handle the process myself.
What about the implementation team?
The product came to me pre-installed on my machine.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution already comes with the Windows machine. If you have a Windows device, it comes pre-installed and therefore it's included in whatever Microsoft license you have. There isn't a monthly or yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten as I really enjoy the UI and the general usefulness of the product.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
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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