I am using Windows 10 to run applications that I can learn from, such as Tableau, Power Applications, and Power Automate.
Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Good appearance, runs many application, but speed could improve
Pros and Cons
- "When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good."
- "The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good.
What needs improvement?
The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In my organization, we have more than 10,000 people using Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
When I have issues with my personal computer there are options in the Windows itself, to report back to the organization. It has other support options, such as recovery. Since I bought the computer from Dell they are able to help me in some places but other places they cannot. Windows 10 does become slower in comparison to Windows XP.
With respect to my organization, most of the issues are taken care of by the IT department.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using a computer with Windows XP and I did not have a choice to switch to Windows 10. It is what came with the laptop I purchased. If you want to purchase a computer right now you will receive a computer with Windows 11 preinstalled.
How was the initial setup?
I've not installed Windows 10 because I received it preloaded in the system from Dell. However, I did install Windows XP, but I have not installed Windows 11 yet.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 came preinstalled on my laptop, I am not sure the price.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to others if their systems have more than 8GB RAM. If anyone is having 4GB or less, then Windows XP is much better. However, Windows XP is now obsolete, it's not in the market right now.
I rate Windows 10 a six out of ten because of the speed issues. It takes a lot of time to load, especially if it's on lower RAM, such as 4GB RAM, it's quite slow.
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.
Group DWH and BI Senior Manager at Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa
User friendly, easy to use, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is user-friendly and easy to use, these are the most valuable features."
- "The security needs to improve."
What is our primary use case?
In my organization, we have developers using mostly Mac systems, for databases we use Linux systems, and everyone else is using Windows 10 systems. We are using Windows 10 as a general operating system.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is user-friendly and easy to use, these are the most valuable features.
What needs improvement?
The security needs to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for approximately nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution depends on many variables, such as the type of usage. If you using it at a bare minimum you will not find any issues, but if you are installing multiple applications and running them at the same time you could run into some problems, such as system underperformance. However, it can depend on the hardware you have installed. You cannot specifically say how the operating system performing without having the other details about configuration and hardware, there are too many variables involved that might be unrelated to the operating system performance.
When comparing Windows 10 and Linux, Linux is more sophisticated when it comes to security and being stable, making it the ideal choice for many servers today.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 140 people using Windows 10 systems in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
We do not typically immediately reach out to contact Microsoft technical support. Most of the issues that we face can be solved online. There are quite a lot of articles and help material online where there are many people providing guidance or support for most issues that you encounter. This is not related to commercial technical support.
We have not experienced a lot of trouble with our desktop systems. We only contact technical support on the server level related to security.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously using Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward. You can do it without knowing anything about the solution. However, the difficulty can also depend on the use cases. If someone wants to add features to it or maybe split the hardware's constraints it can get a little technical.
The full installation takes approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Mac and Linux operating systems.
What other advice do I have?
In the market, we are limited to Microsoft, Linux, or Mac. Mac is only on Apple and all their propriety products and Linux is mostly for database servers. Microsoft is a market-leading company and provides a very user-friendly environment in Windows 10 and I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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IT head at Ficobank
A highly scalable and user-friendly operating system for workstations in corporate offices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system."
- "The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade."
What is our primary use case?
We used Windows 10 for workstations on operations or corporate offices.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system.
What needs improvement?
The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade.
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?
We sometimes couldn't operate the system because of the error on updates.
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Less than 1,000 users were using the solution in our organization.
I rate Windows 10 ten out of ten for scalability.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's installation and configuration took around one hour. We deploy the solution manually. Since we don't have automatic deployment, we install the operating system one step at a time.
What was our ROI?
Since Windows 10 is the only operating system we use, it is very useful for us in the office to run all applications.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee for Windows 10, which is too expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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QHSE Lead at Ardova Plc
A versatile operating system that comes with a suite of features
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Edge came with Windows 10."
- "In the beginning, the system froze a few times."
What is our primary use case?
I used Windows 10 on my system. My office system uses Windows 11.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Edge came with Windows 10. I can access features like games much better than on Windows 8.
What needs improvement?
In the beginning, the system froze a few times.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used Windows 10 for three years before moving to Windows 11.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Although I experienced that blue screen of death twice, it stopped happening when the upgrades came.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. I've been using Windows as far back as XP or 98, so I'm very familiar with Windows Office and everything else.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is cheap. Microsoft Office came with Windows 10, and that's a very good package.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I switched to Windows 11 after reading reviews online. It comes with more features.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 because it's easy to use and has a nice display. It has an editor, because of which I'm able to type better and all of that. Compared to the other OSes, I think Windows 10 is the best, even better than 11.
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.
Senior Officer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
User-friendly, runs on multiple PCs and local support is easy to find
Pros and Cons
- "The product is user-friendly and runs on multiple PCs."
- "Features don't work correctly sometimes due to bugs."
What is our primary use case?
I use the built-in features of the solution. I utilize the resources to simulate different types of labs. Virtualization is another primary use case.
What is most valuable?
The built-in Recorder helps record and store sessions that can be used afterward. The product is more user-friendly than its competitors, like Linux.
What needs improvement?
The updates keep coming in, and the frequency of Windows Updates can be reduced. Sometimes there are bugs. This makes some features not work correctly. Applications in Windows 10 also hang sometimes.
In the future, they should check thoroughly for bugs before releasing the update.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. The updates and patch management need to be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
85% of my bank uses it.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate technical support a seven out of ten. Sometimes we take help directly from Microsoft, otherwise from local vendors. It takes a long time for a ticket to get processed.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is reasonably priced; it's neither too high nor too low.
What other advice do I have?
One licensed Windows 10 product can be obtained for multiple PCs; this is a significant advantage over competitors.
I would overall rate this product a ten out of ten. This is mainly due to its superior user-friendliness. For Windows 10, local support can be found easily in my area, which is another reason for my rating.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
IT consultant at mptechconsult
The new security features are very good, and the stability is better than the previous versions
Pros and Cons
- "The new security features are very good."
- "The product has some bugs."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is an operating system that everyone in our organization uses.
What is most valuable?
All the features are critical. The stability of the solution is better than that of its previous versions. It has been stable in most cases. The new security features are very good.
What needs improvement?
The product has some bugs. The performance must be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have up to 1500 users. All our systems have the solution installed. We do not have any plans to increase the number of users.
How are customer service and support?
We’re in touch with the support team for updates, minor changes, and modifications to the operating system.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very easy. It takes about 15 minutes. To install the solution, we must plug in the USB, turn on the system, and go through the installation process. It gets installed easily. There is no technicality.
What about the implementation team?
I can deploy the product myself. All it needs is a USB plug-in.
What was our ROI?
Break-even can be achieved in about a year and a half. It's a stable operating system. It allows us to use all the peripherals and accessories.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is a one-time purchase.
What other advice do I have?
We've dealt with Microsoft Volume Licensing and OEM licensing. It is worth using Windows 10. It is better than Windows 8. There aren't many other options. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 9, 2024
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A user-friendly solution that can be used to send emails and communicate with peers
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is more user-friendly and has most of the things I want."
- "The solution’s security and stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for my day-to-day work facilities. I use the solution on my desktop to send emails and communicate with my peers.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is more user-friendly and has most of the things I want. If I want to learn something, it's much easier with the solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s security and stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was deployed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Business development manager for data protection solutions at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
User-friendly interface and good wireless connectivity
Pros and Cons
- "One useful feature of Windows 10 is its connectivity with mobile devices and ability to make cableless connections with external devices."
- "So it would be nice to have the option to switch between this design and the previous one. Working with Windows 7, I preferred to use commands or applications like in the old version."
What is our primary use case?
Some basic Office applications are based on Microsoft Office 365 nowadays. However, we use special tools like VMware Workstation to do things like play with some samples of visualizer and visualize versions of your products as simulators. With some tools, it's necessary to connect to our remote or local lab and make small presentations like a demo of our solutions for customers. I'm not a software developer, so I'm not experienced with stuff like that. I'm not also experienced with using any cloud services besides Office 365.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is somehow good for me because it's based on web design and all this user-friendly stuff. It allows for faster selection of applications and it streamlines research functions, like obtaining that information file or something like this. One useful feature of Windows 10 is its connectivity with mobile devices and ability to make cableless connections with external devices. Windows 10 has made some improvements in performance, so it's not consuming hardware resources like Windows 7.
What needs improvement?
It's hard to define how Windows 10 could be improved. I've been using Windows for years, and every time I see progress, so I'm focused on the positive instead of the negative. But it's time-consuming to struggle with some issues. I don't think it's worth the time I have to spend fixing or finding something.
In terms of ways to improve Windows 10, I would like more interface options for this desktop. Right now, it's like a web design network with all these icons from Microsoft. The work area is selected by news collected from the outside, with some application set but not the full scope of the application I've installed. So it would be nice to have the option to switch between this design and the previous one. Working with Windows 7, I preferred to use commands or applications like in the old version. So it would be nice to be able to change the look and feel of the design.
And, of course, we are always talking about the security of private and professional data. So I hope for more protection against ransomware attacks. I expect that this will be included in a software update. Of course, I know that it could be covered by separate antivirus software, but I think that Microsoft has something like this included for home use, private use, and professional use. A company might accept the level of security offered by standard Microsoft software. It could be fine, but if not, there is always the option of buying something additional. Microsoft's security rules are a disadvantage, but then again, I can expect every company to use something like that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for a year or more. We updated our internal setup from Windows 7 to Windows 10. It was a time-consuming process.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have no complaints about Windows 10's stability and experience. Everything works perfectly and is acceptable at the level of observation. So I there haven't been too many problematic cases I would like to talk about.
How are customer service and support?
Our delivery and support team takes care of our customer's products sometimes. Based on our partnership with Microsoft, which is gold level, we have to contact the support team at Microsoft. But every issue coming from using Windows 10 and so on is always fixed by our internal IT service team. So we have no direct contact with Microsoft with any problems like that.
How was the initial setup?
If you have a Plus Drive installed on your device, installing Windows 10 is pretty convenient. However, I don't have any experience with the setup because I'm using a standard corporate computer, which our internal IT staff prefers. So I am not involved in the process of installing Windows 10 from scratch. I get a ready-to-use laptop with some personalizations. I have to log in and use the correct password to make all corporate resources available on my device. However, in my personal life, I have seen progress with installation from version 7 to version 10. Maintenance on Windows 10 is done by a separate technical team that reacts to tickets and requests for support. They also make recommendations to fix something that is not working correctly. Sometimes they'll help when there are issues with corporate rules, like security, privileges, and accessing Active Directory. Also, when there was a migration happening in the background, like migration from Office 2016 to Office 365, there were some problems with migrating smoothly. We had to wait until our IT team fixed some features that were not accessible.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft's licensing strategy is constantly changing. In a few years, we might only be using cloud versions for the Microsoft operating system. That's my prediction. So I'm not expecting a general improvement on that. For example, I know the average price of a standard operating system for home use, but I see the enterprise version much more expensive than the version for home users. I'm usually buying products for private use based on my company's different price preferences. So I have no billing platform included in the device. I'm not buying hardware and software separately. I'm always buying this combined version that includes the hardware and software.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. Windows is dominating the market. But, of course, everyone knows about Microsoft operating systems. However, some people who have had a bad experience are switching to Linux versions or Macros systems. But I don't think it's necessary to recommend and promote software like that because Microsoft is one of many creating software for home use and professional use with end-user devices.
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