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reviewer1675821 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Stable and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like about Windows 10 most is its stability."
  • "The license for Windows 10 is a little bit expensive."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 for running personal and business applications. The company where I am working is a little bit small for the moment, so it's about 300 users.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows 10 for about three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

What I like about Windows 10 most is its stability.

How are customer service and support?

I used Microsoft tech support a long time ago but not for Windows 10.

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How was the initial setup?

Windows 10 was easy to install. I'm not sure how long it took, but it was easy.

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

The license for Windows 10 is a little bit expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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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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reviewer1489566 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Helpful online support, easy installation, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes."
  • "The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows 10 for internet security, emails accounts, and internet browsing.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. However, it could be improved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

We do not normally require any technical support, but when we did, we searched material available on the website which was helpful.

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

I was previously using Mac OS. In servers, I was using CentOS, Windows Server, and SUSE Linux.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

We do the implementation of this solution. We have done a lot of on-premises installation and have a team of 15 technicians.

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

There is a one-time purchase license required for this solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1570308 - PeerSpot reviewer
Programing Manager Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Intuitive, good user interface, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found that the solution is easy to use, intuitive, and has a good user interface."
  • "The solution could improve in security, we use a third-party antivirus solution to keep it secure."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for many purposes, such as accessing emails and running programs such as Microsoft Office and Teams.

What is most valuable?

I have found that the solution is easy to use, intuitive, and has a good user interface. I have always been using Windows, I am familiar with the user interface.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve in security, we use a third-party antivirus solution to keep it secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately one year.

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

The solution requires a license and you can purchase one for personal use that lasts for the length of time you are using the solution. I am not aware of the price of the solution because normally when you purchase a computer it comes with the solution and a license.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others, it is the most popular operating system.

I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1712214 - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager - Consulting & AMS at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
MSP
High performance, easy to use, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has good performance and has a good interface."

    What is most valuable?

    The solution has good performance and has a good interface.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for many 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?

    All the people in my organization are using this solution. We have approximately 100 people in my organization.

    How are customer service and support?

    The support of Microsoft is good.

    How was the initial setup?

    Windows 10 is simple to install.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have a few people that do the maintenance and support of the solution.

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

    Windows 10 could be less expensive. We have a perpetual license for this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

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    reviewer1724514 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Good in all aspects
    Pros and Cons
    • "I find all the features valuable — Windows 10 is good on all aspects."
    • "The Windows driver can be cranky sometimes. Sometimes the mouse won't work or the driver software gets cranky and stops working, so I have to reboot. This is the only annoying problem I've had with Windows. The driver's performance could be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    My primary use case is for running applications on my laptop, for both personal and business use. 

    What is most valuable?

    I find all the features valuable — Windows 10 is good in all aspects. 

    What needs improvement?

    The Windows driver can be cranky sometimes. Sometimes the mouse won't work or the driver software gets cranky and stops working, so I have to reboot. This is the only annoying problem I've had with Windows. The driver's performance could be improved. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for about two years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This solution is stable. 

    How was the initial setup?

    I bought my laptop with Windows 10 already installed. 

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented through a vendor team, but it was already installed on my laptop. 

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

    This solution came with my laptop, so I don't know what the licensing prices are. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate this solution a ten out of ten. I haven't worked on any operating system other than this, so it's all I know, but I have no complaints. In my organization, there are 70 computers using Windows 10. I would recommend this solution. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer948819 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Has an easy setup
    Pros and Cons
    • "This is a stable product."
    • "The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability."

    What needs improvement?

    The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable product.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    There are 900 users using this solution. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup was easy for me to do on my own.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I prefer Windows Server. It's very stable, but I use Windows 10 in my workstations.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend Windows 10 to other project managers. 

    I rate this product an eight out of ten. 

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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    reviewer719127 - PeerSpot reviewer
    System Administrator at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    Reliable, easily upgraded, and simple to use
    Pros and Cons
    • "Windows 10 is easy to use."
    • "I would like to see the licensing fees reduced."

    What is our primary use case?

    Windows 10 is an operating system that I use on my laptop to run my personal applications.

    What is most valuable?

    Windows 10 is easy to use.

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to see the licensing fees reduced.

    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?

    Windows 10 is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I use Windows 10 at home for personal purposes.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not contacted technical support.

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

    I have used other versions of Windows 10, we upgrade to the newest versions.

    How was the initial setup?

    It was easy to install.

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

    The licensing fees could be cheaper.

    Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

    What other advice do I have?

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

    I would rate, Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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