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Ognian Dantchev - PeerSpot reviewer
Machine Learning Engineer at ALSO Finland Oy
Real User
Top 10
Performance is worse than other OS options, but backward compatibility is good
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows is really backward compatible."
  • "Compared to Linux, Windows 10 is not that stable."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is useful for old-fashioned companies that have systems that cannot work with anything else. About 3,000 of our users are on Windows 10. The rest use macOS.

What is most valuable?

Windows is really backward compatible.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it came out.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Compared to Linux, Windows 10 is not that stable.

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How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows 10 is rather straightforward. It has been for many years.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 four out of 10. I wouldn't recommend it to others. I suggest macOS or Linux instead.

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reviewer1572795 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Production Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
A stable and scalable solution for running one's personal applications
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "While we have patches on a monthly basis, the solution could be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

I employ the solution for normal use, such as the running of personal applications and internet Office. 

What needs improvement?

While we have patches on a monthly basis, the solution could be more secure. Overall, the solution is good for me. 

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?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is definitely scalable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have support but do not have experience with them. 

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

It was never a question of us using Windows, as we have always done so. We do not wish to use Linux and do not use Citrix for our users, but only for disaster recovery. 

What about the implementation team?

Installation does not pose an issue for us, as we employ a CCM and make use of the master. 

We can do this on our own with the assistance of a consultant. 

We need fewer than 10 people for the deployment and maintenance, consisting of several engineers. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is good for me. 

There are around 600 or 650 people making use of the solution in my organization. 

I would recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1407819 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Director - Product & Solution at a cloud solution provider with 11-50 employees
Real User
Stable, compatible with most hardware, and reasonable priced
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is user-friendly and very easy to get a compatible driver for the hardware."
  • "The solution could improve by reducing the number of updates that are required to stay secure. There are times when I am doing work on my computer and I get interrupted."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Windows 10 on my laptop as an operating system for running applications.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is user-friendly and very easy to get a compatible driver for the hardware.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by reducing the number of updates that are required to stay secure. There are times when I am doing work on my computer and I get interrupted.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 has been stable.

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

The price of the solution is reasonable, it normally comes included with a purchase of a laptop or other device.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1644681 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder, Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
  • "I think that they have been doing a great job for a long time now when it comes to installation and user experience."
  • "Although the solution has been pretty nice to use, I have encountered certain bugs in the updates."

What is our primary use case?

I am using the latest version.

I use it on my personal computer for such things as emails and Youtube. What with the current pandemic, my kids use it for homeschooling. 

What needs improvement?

Although the solution has been pretty nice to use, I have encountered certain bugs in the updates. Other than that, things have been pretty good, although I do prefer Mac over Windows nowadays, having a couple years' experience with it in the past. I feel it to be a better operating system when compared with Windows.

While I consider Windows to be one of the most user-friendly operating systems and a market leader, the bugs which have plagued it's updates all along are problematic. This is why I choose to deduct a point from its rating. 

An example of a bug I encountered one or two months back involved the malfunctioning of certain keys on the laptop. When I removed the update, things reverted to normal. This can be a problem when one of the keys is part of your password. It necessitates use of the virtual keyboard, which is open to others. These are issues Microsoft should be addressing and should resolve prior to releasing the patch. 

QA needs to be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows 10 for the last two to three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

While the solution has been good, overall, the bugs I have come across have been an issue.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never had occasion to contact technical support. As a technician, myself, I've managed to fix things on my own.

How was the initial setup?

The installation has been pretty straightforward. I think that they have been doing a great job for a long time now when it comes to installation and user experience.

A single installation takes no more than 25 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

One can handle the installation on his own. 

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

Every time I've bought Windows, it came bundled with the laptop, so we are talking about a perpetual license. I'm not sure how this would operate in the retail market.

What other advice do I have?

I would, definitely, recommend this solution to others. 

I make personal use of it. 

I would not rate Windows 10 as a ten out of ten, but would give it a rating of nine. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1579953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 10Leaderboard
A scalable and stable solution that's been around for a long time
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 has a convenient user interface."
  • "The overall performance could be improved — it loads slowly at times."

What is our primary use case?

As a manager, I use Windows 10 daily. We also use Windows Excel and PowerPoint. We mainly use Windows 10 for email-related needs. We also use Microsoft Windows code to do some technical programming.

Within our organization, there are roughly six to seven thousand employees using Windows 10. 

We will definitely continue to use Windows 10.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 has a convenient user interface. Windows has been around for a long time so we're well aware of the features it offers and how to use them properly. From this perspective, it's convenient for me.

What needs improvement?

The overall performance could be improved — it loads slowly at times. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for seven to eight years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It didn't use to be stable, but nowadays, it is. Still, it could always be more stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never had to contact support relating to Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

The installation process is straightforward. It pretty much installs automatically. 

What about the implementation team?

We installed it ourselves. 

What other advice do I have?

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

I would recommend Windows 10 to others. We use Windows 10 because we were mandated to by our organization. Whether they are capable or not, it doesn't really matter. You'll have to use it because it has been mandated by your organization.

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reviewer1136874 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Integration Engineer at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Stable, easy to set up, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to use."
  • "I would like to see less space taken by the installation."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 on our home system.

What is most valuable?

It's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see less space taken by the installation.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately a year or two.

We are not using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable enough.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 8 users in our company who are using Windows 10.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never contacted technical support.

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

Previously, we have only used older versions of Windows.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The installation is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I have completed the installation myself.

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

The pricing could be improved.

There are no licensing fees.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have not evaluated other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

For those who are interested in using Windows 10, I would recommend it.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1313088 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
User-friendly and is updated regularly, but the security needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to operate and perform any tasks."
  • "If you need servers to be deployed in a production environment then you definitely want to look at a different operating system."

What is our primary use case?

We are a service company and we use a variety of products that are guided by the clients' requirements. Windows 10 is one of the operating systems that we use for this.

What is most valuable?

I like the fact that it is user-friendly. It is easy to operate and perform any tasks.

It is easy to train others in the use of Windows 10.

What needs improvement?

If you need servers to be deployed in a production environment then you definitely want to look at a different operating system. From an end-user point of view, I don't see in issues in using Windows.

Improvements should be made to security, making it more resistant to hacking and malware.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

If you are looking at production systems then you are definitely going to have an issue with Windows. For normal users that don't require much in terms of system capacity, it is okay. It is quite manageable from the perspective of a normal user.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are a small organization and everybody uses Windows.

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

We also use Linux, depending on the client.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward and easy to understand.

What other advice do I have?

They have been evolving Windows 10 since it was released. Every time we open it, there is something new. It used to be that email and other utilities were on the system, but now they are cloud-based. Whether the older or newer interfaces are better, or not, doesn't matter because you get used to it and move along.

In summary, Windows 10 is a good operating system and I recommend it.

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.
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reviewer1539471 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Vice President at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
High performance and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance is good."
  • "The solution can improve security."

What is most valuable?

The performance is good.

What needs improvement?

The solution can improve security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

When comparing Windows 10 to previous versions it is more stable in my experience.

How are customer service and support?

We have enough experience, we rarely use Microsoft support.

How was the initial setup?

Our engineers did the implementation of the solution.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation in-house.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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