The solution is primarily used for running persona applications on my laptop. We run several types of applications on it.
Problem and Technical Application Management for KNAB at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A good operating system that is stable and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "I've been very satisfied with this operating system."
- "I want a more stable version of the Linux interface that you can use within Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I've been very satisfied with this operating system.
It's totally stable and secure.
What needs improvement?
There are always some small things here and there that could be better, however, for the most part, I have been happy with its capabilities and cannot recall coming across missing features.
I want a more stable version of the Linux interface that you can use within Windows 10. Sometimes the connections are broken or it doesn't work after a while. When that happens, I have to restart my laptop and so on. It would be ideal if it was simply more stable so that these issues didn't occur.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for ten years. It's been a decade at this point. I've used it for a while.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 5,000 people who are using the product within my organization.
How are customer service and support?
I've never been in touch with technical support and cannot speak to how helpful or responsive the support team from Microsoft is.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We likely previously used Windows 7. That was a really long time ago. I've worked with Windows 7 and I also have experience with the Linux version.
How was the initial setup?
I cannot speak to the initial implementation process or how easy or difficult it is to execute. I was not involved in the setup in any way.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is deployed on the laptop itself and it's not running in the cloud.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I've been pretty happy with its overall capabilities.
I would recommend the product to other users and organizations.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
SAP Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to set up, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The installation process is pretty easy."
- "The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for personal purposes. I primarily use the solution for business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
I've found the solution to be scalable.
The installation process is pretty easy.
What needs improvement?
The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
There are 500 users in the company that also use the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
As I am not part of the technical team, I have never reached dout to technical support We have our own internal IT team. They may speak to them, however, I cannot say for sure if that is the case.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly difficult or complex. It's very straightforward and simple.
That said, I was not directly involved in the installation process.
I cannot recall exactly how long the deployment took.
We have a team of ten that handle deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not consider the solution to offer good value for money, at least where the performance is concerned.
It's a pre-paid solution.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I've been pretty happy with its capabilities.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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IT Engineer
User friendly, good compatibility, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is more user-friendly and compatible than the previous version, Windows 7."
- "We are using Defender for security protection, which is part of Windows 10. We have been receiving a lot of spam mail, but when we speak to Microsoft, they claim the email is from a genuine website. However, inside that mail, there is a link, and when we click the link, it is spam. They need to improve their customer support when dealing with these types of issues."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 as an operating system to run applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is more user-friendly and compatible than the previous version, Windows 7.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for approximately three years.
How are customer service and technical support?
We are using Defender for security protection, which is part of Windows 10. We have been receiving a lot of spam mail, but when we speak to Microsoft, they claim the email is from a genuine website. However, inside that mail, there is a link, and when we click the link, it is spam. They need to improve their customer support when dealing with these types of issues.
We have two clients that are experiencing the same issue. It has been almost three months since we are have been discussing this problem with Microsoft and they have not provided a solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy.
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.
Consulting and Pre-Sales Manage at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable, plenty of features, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "All the features the solution has are enough for us and we are satisfied."
- "The technical support of Microsoft is sometimes hard to reach, they could improve in this area."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows 10 for supporting the operating system of the servers and for the desktops in our organization.
What is most valuable?
All the features the solution has are enough for us and we are satisfied.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows solutions for over 20 years and I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
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 scalability is good in Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support of Microsoft is sometimes hard to reach, they could improve in this area.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive, but they do not have any competition.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Supports many applications, easy to use, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is used to run my personal and business applications. I mostly use it for Office applications, such as Outlook.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using for Windows 10 approximately four 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?
Windows 10 is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Windows 10 is easy and does not take too much time. We do the first install on a workstation and then we make copies to the other workstations making the process faster.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT engineer that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an annual license and the price of the solution is a little expensive and could be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Security Architect at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Straightforward to install, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very easy to install."
- "The pricing could always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is primarily used for running our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
The product scales well.
The solution is very easy to install.
What needs improvement?
The pricing could always be improved.
We would like the solution to continue to improve its security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a could of years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It does not crash or freeze. Its performance is reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable. It's easy to expand if you need to. A company would have no trouble scaling to meet its needs.
We have about 100 people who are currently using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't used technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are, having never dealt with them directly.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. A company shouldn't have any issue with the initial setup.
That said, I was not a part of the initial setup, and can't speak to how long the deployment actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We used an integrator that helped us with the implementation. We were satisfied with the process and how everything ultimately turned out.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing could be better. It's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure of the exact version number.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product and its capabilities. I'd happily recommend it 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.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Unifies the Windows experience across multiple devices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "Windows 10 could be a little faster."
What is our primary use case?
I use it as an operating system for my laptop. Without it, it's useless.
Within our organization, there are roughly 15 to 20 people using Windows 10. We definitely plan to continue using this solution.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be a little faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a little more than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would say that Windows 10 is 90% stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's per machine. If you want to install it on two machines, then you have to buy another license and install it again.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is usually straightforward, but sometimes there are some issues that can be hard to solve. In this case, I have to contact support. Typically, installation only take an hour or two.
What about the implementation team?
I handle the installation process by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution could definitely be a little cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technical Consultant at Bluetech
User friendly, very easy, and very stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is user friendly and very easy."
- "They have a lot of updates, and most of these updates don't have a major feature. We do an update, and we usually don't see any new features from the end-user perspective, which is quite unlike phone updates, where after the update, we usually see something really new. We should be required to update Windows 10 only for major changes. The updates also take a lot of time. When the updates are going on, the PC becomes a bit slow."
What is most valuable?
It is user friendly and very easy.
What needs improvement?
They have a lot of updates, and most of these updates don't have a major feature. We do an update, and we usually don't see any new features from the end-user perspective, which is quite unlike phone updates, where after the update, we usually see something really new. We should be required to update Windows 10 only for major changes. The updates also take a lot of time. When the updates are going on, the PC becomes a bit slow.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
You can easily find information about any Windows 10 issue on the internet, and you can sort your problem. It is a very famous solution or platform.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think it is fair. I haven't bought it on my own because our laptops are from the company, and our company pays for it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. 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.
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