My primary use case is for running my personal and business applications. I use it on my personal machine as well as on the company machine. This solution is deployed on-premises.
Associate Software Development Engineer at Publicis Sapient
Easy to use and many useful features
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good. There's even an upgrade now, but I still haven't upgraded it yet. I can't remember what extra features Windows 10 offers compared to the previous version, but I have been pretty comfortable with Windows 10. It's easy to use."
- "I like the way it is already, I don't think I would improve anything about Windows 10. The licensing price could be cheaper, though."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good. There's even an upgrade now, but I still haven't upgraded it yet. I can't remember what extra features Windows 10 offers compared to the previous version, but I have been pretty comfortable with Windows 10. It's easy to use.
What needs improvement?
I like the way it is already, I don't think I would improve anything about Windows 10. The licensing price could be cheaper, though.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows forever, but I've been using Windows 10 for the past few years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted Microsoft's technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I hadn't used any other operating systems before implementing Windows.
How was the initial setup?
It's been years since I installed Windows 10, but the process was pretty straightforward. It didn't take very long and I didn't face any hurdles. The installation can be done by yourself.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing price could definitely be cheaper. I pay a yearly license for Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a 9.5 out of 10 and would definitely recommend it to others.
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.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
Stable, easy to install, but the licensing model should be easier
Pros and Cons
- "The overall performance is good."
- "I would like to see an easier licensing system."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our client's operating system.
We have a large number of customers who use Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows Server. We also use 2019 and, on occasion, 2016.
We are resellers.
Windows 10 is the operating system that is used for everything. It serves as our Active Directory server, as well as our file server and database server.
What is most valuable?
The overall performance is good.
For how long have I used the solution?
We use a new operating system as soon as it is released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
Windows 10 is used by five people in our company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use and virtualize every operating system.
We are skilled in and use Linux, Microsoft Windows, and also Unix.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 is easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
This solution was installed entirely by us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would like to see an easier licensing system.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
We are satisfied with this operating system.
I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
DBA Team Lead | Principal Apps DBA at Experteam
Initial setup was easy, and support native application
Pros and Cons
- "It offers third-party or media environment support. I also like native environment support. Camera"
- "System resource consumption is more than Linux. I would like better RAM and better memory optimization."
What is our primary use case?
I use the Windows Operating System. It all works for daily data operations.
What is most valuable?
It offers third-party or media environment support. I also like native environment support. Camera, microphone, multimedia instruments, browsers, and patent integrations are better than Linux.
What needs improvement?
System resource consumption is more than Linux.
I would like better RAM and better memory optimization.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for almost a decade now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. The memory optimization is not there yet.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This isn't an operating system for network operations. That's why a single operating system. There are around a hundred end users.
We plan to increase the further usage.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Linux and Solaris.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. It took an hour.
What about the implementation team?
Just consultant and user. Deployment is just a few simple clicks after you attach the USB drive.
We needed around three people from the technical team to handle the installation. They were admins and IT managers.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is okay.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is only a one-time purchase. I can use it for a lifetime.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten. I would recommend it from an end-user's operating system.
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.
System Administrator at emco Bau- und Klimatechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Powerful and fast
Pros and Cons
- "The product is powerful and fast."
- "Patch management could be improved."
What is most valuable?
It’s the most used system worldwide. The product is powerful and fast. Everybody is working with it.
What needs improvement?
Patch management could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is perfectly stable.
How are customer service and support?
We have a licensed partner that provides local support in Germany. I rate the support an eight to nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. The deployment took about 20 to 30 minutes.
What was our ROI?
The solution is worth the money it costs.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s pricing is average.
What other advice do I have?
We might upgrade to Windows 11 by the end of this year because the support provided for Windows 10 might end soon. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Computer Repair Technician at self-employed
A modern interface providing users with an upgraded and user-friendly operating system experience
Pros and Cons
- "It showcases a diverse range of applications without consuming excessive storage."
- "When there are updates, the system should automatically identify and remove any unnecessary previous features that are no longer needed, ensuring that they don't take up space on the storage media during this period."
What is our primary use case?
I use it as the operating system.
What is most valuable?
It showcases a diverse range of applications without consuming excessive storage.
What needs improvement?
When there are updates, the system should automatically identify and remove any unnecessary previous features that are no longer needed, ensuring that they don't take up space on the storage media during this period. A reduction in pricing aligned with the local exchange rate would indeed be a welcomed improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't faced any major downtime. All that's required is regular updates to ensure the system remains secure.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support service management is satisfactory for me.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The sequential instructions help you enable the follow-along feature, ensuring a smooth progression until you reach the final stages of the installation process.
What about the implementation team?
The installation process is contingent on product specifications detailing RAM and processor requirements. Larger systems with significant resources tend to take more time, while smaller installations, say two or four gigabytes, are completed noticeably easier.
What was our ROI?
I recognize the value it provides, as it protects me from attacks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is on the higher end, especially in Nigeria where the exchange rate is considerably high, making it challenging to afford such products.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it eight 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.
Principal Consultant at Lexington Consulting
System startup improved, applications run smooth, regular free upgrades, and affordable
Pros and Cons
- "The applications seem to run smoother on this solution than they did with Windows 7."
- "It would be great if they could make the systems boot faster but I think it is more of a function of the PC than the solutions."
What is our primary use case?
We are a small company and we use Windows 10 Professional for four of our computers. We use Windows 11 Pro on the newer PC and will transition to it as we replace the older machines.
How has it helped my organization?
Windows 10 Professional is more stable than our previous version, Windows 7 Enterprise, for our purposes. We've not had a single crash since installing it.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 Professional allows us to network our internal computers and share files easily.
Startup time is faster with Windows 10 over Windows 7 Enterprise.
It is highly stable. As mentioned above, we've not had any crashes in three years, which is amazing.
Microsoft releases patches and updates. And we've not had any issues with them, so far.
The applications seem to run smoother on Windows 10 Pro than they did with Windows 7.
What needs improvement?
It would be great if Microsoft could make PCs boot much faster but I think it may be more of a function of the PC's system design than the operating system. Solid-state drives have no mechanical mechanisms making them faster than the earlier hard disk drive technology. I'm an end-user, like most people, and want my PC to boot faster so I may begin my work.
As I think further about Windows 10 improvement, it would be better if Microsoft could improve how their operating system stores files. And I would like to find my information quicker without having to devise a new search strategy every time I forget where I stored a file.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since it came out. I believe it was approximately three years. I'm still using Windows 10 on my older PC and use Windows 11 on the newer one.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It seems to be reliable. We've not had any crashes with it on any of our PCs in three years of daily heavy use.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We don't have scalability as a requirement.
How are customer service and support?
We've not had to use Microsoft customer service with Windows 10. We've used tech experts on user blogs that are available online for unusual situations with other Microsoft applications but not yet with Windows 10 Professional. I don't know if these experts are paid or not but they usually respond within 48 hours.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Windows 7 Enterprise, which was occasionally unstable, but effective overall. Windows 10 Professional is more stable.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is automatic. Hit the go button and it installs smoothly.
What about the implementation team?
No.
What was our ROI?
We haven't calculated it, but I would estimate that the lack of crashes saved us at least 20 hours per year per PC. Maybe, that is a bit high, but it's a ballpark guess.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 was already factory installed on our new PCs. We upgraded to Windows 10 Professional later. For home users, the professional version is not necessary unless file sharing between PCs is a requirement.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
No.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 Professional an eight 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.
Policy manager at National Grid
Stability is this solution's best feature
Pros and Cons
- "We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company."
- "There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable Windows 10 feature for me is stability.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing.
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?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company.
How are customer service and support?
I have never had to contact Microsoft's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I do not know very much about the installation process. I was not involved in it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for a yearly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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