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reviewer935355 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Analyst/SQL Developer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Run several apps and programs simultaneously
Pros and Cons
  • "Stability-wise, it's fine."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use windows 10 for personal usage both at work and while studying.

    What is most valuable?

    I enjoy the search feature; you can just start typing what you're looking for and the answer just pops up, right away. Bluetooth works really well with it. It's really easy to navigate and find what you're looking for.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for roughly two to three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, it's fine. I can't comment on the scalability as I've not really tried to change the performance capabilities — I only run it on one device.

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    How are customer service and support?

    I have never had to contact technical support. As for documentation, if you need some help you can just search the internet. It's pretty easy to find information on some of the forums or to get some answers via Microsoft's webpages.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was quite straightforward.

    What other advice do I have?

    I think I'd recommend it. With Linux, you really need to have some kind of programming background or something, and it really depends on what you are using it for, but for general usage, I think Windows is more comfortable. You can control it via the user interface.

    In general, I think it's pretty comfortable. It's very comparable — I'd recommend Windows 10.

    On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of eight.

    I can't think of any disadvantages right now but I can't give it a higher rating because it's not perfect. That's why I chose eight.

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    On-premises
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    CEO/Programmer at Tech Elight
    Real User
    Faster, more efficient, and more secure than the previous OS
    Pros and Cons
    • "The work is now faster and more efficient because most of the running programs do not crash during the run stage, like the previous version we were using for work."
    • "The frequent update of the Operating system is bad because, during each update, most of the programs or applications do not function well."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use this Operating system for programming because the previous version was not serving its purpose. Secondly, I use this OS for blogging and I spent most of my time online. My online time includes other IT services that I use the operating system for.

    How has it helped my organization?

    The work is now faster and more efficient because most of the running programs do not crash during the run stage, like the previous version we were using for work. It is more secure as related to the task or work we have stored in our system.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature is the easy assess to most of the settings and features of the PC. Another is that it is more secure because Windows Defender is very efficient and active to detect viruses or trojans that may make the user vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and other threats.

    What needs improvement?

    The frequent update of the Operating system is bad because, during each update, most of the programs or applications do not function well. Updates should be in intervals of every three to four months, and they should have the user's choice and interests in mind before any update.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for two months.
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    Software Directeur BU at AITEK
    Reseller
    A good product that's user-friendly and reliable
    Pros and Cons
    • "Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows."
    • "I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble."

    What is most valuable?

    It's a very good product.

    Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows. It's very user-friendly.

    The stability is very good.

    You can scale it if you need to.

    What needs improvement?

    I can't recall any aspect that I would consider improving. 

    When it comes to Windows 11 specifically, you really have to have a good PC. You need to have a very good graphic card. Unfortunately, many PCs lack a good graphic card and therefore can't support it.

    I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've been using Windows for a while. I've used it since 2010 or 2011. Before Windows 10 was Windows 7 and 8.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is very stable. there aren't issues with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    You can scale the solution if you need to. It's very good.

    What other advice do I have?

    I'm certified with the product. The way we are using and we are selling it, I find that it's a good product.

    I'm using both Windows 11 and 10 right now and I am very happy with the Microsoft products. They have been great.

    I'd advise others not to hesitate if they are considering using it. It's a very strong solution. If you have a good PC or laptop, it will work well.

    I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.

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    reviewer1624278 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Investment Professional at a venture capital & private equity firm with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Integrates will with other Microsoft applications and is easy to use
    Pros and Cons
    • "It's easy to use."
    • "The stability could improve and it could be more secure."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use it at work and for my personal applications. We use to work with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

    What is most valuable?

    It's easy to use.

    What needs improvement?

    The stability could improve and it could be more secure.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I joined the firm this year. I have been using Windows 10 since I started with this company.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is a stable solution, but it could be better.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have 20 users in our firm that use this solution.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have not contacted Microsoft technical support.

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

    I have also used Apple.

    How was the initial setup?

    I was not involved with the installation.

    We have a team of two in our IT department to deploy and maintain this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am not a super IT-specific person. I use it on my laptop.

    I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    reviewer929298 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Deputy Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    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. 

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    reviewer1632729 - PeerSpot reviewer
    QA Test Lead at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    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?

    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. 

    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. 

    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 technical 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
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    reviewer1372578 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Deputy Manager IT at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    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?

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    Real User
    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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