I use the solution in my company for our standard daily operations and to use client Hyper-V.
Managing Partner at Commsworth Solutions Limited
Offers compatibility with all types of computers but needs to improve stability
Pros and Cons
- "Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer."
- "The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that Windows 11 has been improved lately.
What needs improvement?
With Windows 10, there is room for improvement, especially in terms of the amount of time required to update the product. The time required to update the product should be shorter.
The tool's personal area network (PAN) features or screenshot functionalities need improvement since if you take two screenshots at once, one of them disappears in Windows 10. In Windows 11, if you take screenshots at once, you can get both of them in real time.
The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There is no need to scale up the product in my company.
There are around 500 people in my company who use the product.
As my company uses Windows 10, it does not need to be increased since we use the right licenses. I believe that everything is already included in it.
There are no plans to increase the product's usage in my company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Linux was one of the alternatives to Windows 10. I don't use Linux anymore.
How was the initial setup?
My company usually opts for a server-based deployment model.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
Installing from an ISO file typically takes a minute.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product.
What other advice do I have?
The security framework in Windows 10 is pretty much the same as Windows 8. Currently in Windows 10, you can enroll devices in Azure AD while also having access to BitLocker.
I don't know if I can recommend the product to others since it is based on a user experience. Compatibility with most of the applications is possible, especially with the ones included in Microsoft's stack. The GUI is pretty much straightforward. The tool offers online support for the operating system.
Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer.
I rate the tool a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Last updated: May 16, 2024
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It's easy to use and set up
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features."
- "PowerShell could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 as an operating system for running applications. We have more than 300 employees. Almost all of them are running Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features.
What needs improvement?
PowerShell could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft's support is good, but it takes them a long time to respond.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 is easy to set up.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
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Vice President at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
A stable, scalable and easily installable solution which boasts good performance and easy use
Pros and Cons
- "I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
- "It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use. We have not had any problems with the solution.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable, a feature which I like.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have not contacted technical support, although we are entitled to premium support when needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
With most of our users we use Windows 10. When it comes to some of the older versions, we go with Windows Symantec.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is quite straightforward.
I do not know how long it took.
What about the implementation team?
I believe that the technical team involved in the installation consists of a large number when one accounts for the developers.
Perhaps an additional 20 or 25 people are required for the deployment. This obviously depends on innumerable factors, such as the number of end users or servers involved or how many instances of the operating system are running.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could possibly be improved, although I cannot know this for certain.
I do not know the specifics of the licensing terms, as we are talking about an enterprise arrangement of which I am not involved.
While I have not contacted technical support, we are entitled to premium support when needed.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is fine as is. I do not see shortcomings in it.
Windows PATH has been used exclusively.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Security Consultant at Cancom SE
Has a good user portal and provides continuous updates
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable features are virtual desktops and continuous updates."
- "There are some risks involved in integrating third-party solutions with Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used as the main operating system for end-user clients.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features are virtual desktops and continuous updates. The Microsoft Edge browser is also okay, but I prefer other browsers over it. The solution's user portal is better.
What needs improvement?
There are some risks involved in integrating third-party solutions with Windows 10. The solution's identity and access management could be better. There are some compliance blind spots regarding security threats in Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three to four years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use Windows 11. You already have encryption on Windows 11, but you need something like BitLocker for encryption on Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
It's very important to have a good 360-degree security solution to cover the risks associated with integrating third-party solutions. It's important to have a good endpoint solution and a good firewall. It's also important to have good patch management and asset management. I would recommend the solution to other users.
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.
Last updated: Sep 9, 2024
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A stable solution that has a good user interface and knowledgeable technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The user interface is good."
- "The on-premise product is costly."
What is our primary use case?
It is an operating system. I use it for browsing on Google. I use it for my work and personal reasons.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is good.
What needs improvement?
The on-premise product is costly. It would be good if the product’s price were reduced.
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?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product’s scalability a seven out of ten. We have more than 100 users. We might increase the usage in the future.
How are customer service and support?
I have heard from my administrator that the support is knowledgeable. We can find everything in the documentation.
How was the initial setup?
The tool is easy to deploy. We need a separate license for Microsoft 365. The solution can be deployed on-premises and on the cloud.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was done by a consultant.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Functional Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Good user experience and easy to multitask
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features is the ease of multitasking. It's easy to switch over different applications and multitasking is very free and flawless. Another useful feature is the ability to recover any data from a crash. Multiple benchmarking applications are supported by Windows, which isn't the case with Linux. So in case you need an application, you can Google it, find it, and easily install it. The user experience is also good. If you have the SSD installed in the laptop or machine, it will start like a boom. Windows is always ahead."
- "Windows 10 could be improved by providing a data recovery application default. This is the most critical thing I have ever figured out in my career. If you accidentally deleted the data from the machine—the local machine—there is no way to get it back unless you install a third-party application. When your machine is connected to an IP domain, sometimes you won't be able to install a third-party application because it becomes a compliance issue, so you can get in trouble. Windows 10 should provide a data recovery solution."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of Windows is to run VMware. We have migrated about 47,000 machines in the environment, all of which are using Windows 10.
How has it helped my organization?
In Microsoft, in general, it's easy to configure the AD Group Policy and the exchange server. Previously, I was working with on-prem, and the PowerShell command is flawless. In our organization, Publisher and AD Group Policy have been beneficial. Also, if you want to switch over to using VMware at the same time, you can switch it.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features is the ease of multitasking. It's easy to switch over different applications and multitasking is very free and flawless. Another useful feature is the ability to recover any data from a crash. Multiple benchmarking applications are supported by Windows, which isn't the case with Linux. So in case you need an application, you can Google it, find it, and easily install it. The user experience is also good. If you have the SSD installed in the laptop or machine, it will start like a boom. Windows is always ahead.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be improved by providing a data recovery application default. This is the most critical thing I have ever figured out in my career. If you accidentally deleted the data from the machine—the local machine—there is no way to get it back unless you install a third-party application. When your machine is connected to an IP domain, sometimes you won't be able to install a third-party application because it becomes a compliance issue, so you can get in trouble. Windows 10 should provide a data recovery solution.
For additional features, I would like Windows to come with a powerful video editor. If I am developing a presentation or something, I have to find it myself somewhere. If you want to put in GI for any kind of video and do a presentation, it's pretty difficult to open a video, edit it, or do anything. If you have a video, you can simply add it, right? But there's no Microsoft in-house product for that—we have to use Adobe Photoshop or something. There are just some little, very small features that, if Microsoft added, would make life easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Windows 10 since I started my career. This is the default machine in India—the first OS is Windows, then Linux, and then Unix.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable. Unless there are any hardware issues or any bugs in an update, Windows performs perfectly. Any patches and updates are directly handled by the SCCM team, and they test it before deploying it. If there are any bugs or if anything is compromised, they will fix it. They won't upload it to the server unless and until it's 110% perfect.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is easy to scale. We have 47,000 to 48,000 users working on Windows 10, and we have an onboarding team to help them understand how things work, what the policies are, and what the dos and don'ts are.
How are customer service and support?
Three or four years ago, I contacted Microsoft support. I had a problem with OneDrive, which is a product of Microsoft, so they fixed it. They took six to seven days to get my OneDrive completely back. The experience was wonderful and my problem was resolved.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously worked with Windows 7—the most stable version of the millennium, we called it. It's flawless. That's the word for Windows 7: flawless. Once Windows 10 appeared in the market, it was a little buggy with application updates and packaging. Now, they have stabilized things.
Windows 7's boot time was much longer than Windows 10, so the UI experience was not too good. You can't install Windows 7 on the touch laptop because it won't give you the 110% exact feel of the touch panel. If you're using a Yoga kind of product—where you have the laptop and you can detach the screen, which then becomes your tablet—you can't use Windows 7. Windows 10 has features for tablet mode.
How was the initial setup?
The process is really, really straightforward. If you have a bootable hard drive, it might take more than 15 to 18 minutes. If someone is deploying it from the local site—not from the server—it's a fairly smooth and flawless process. Most of the instructions are on-screen and it will prompt you to do everything. It's easy to understand because the UI feature is really awesome and built smoothly. A newbie can do it easily. Nothing is in the backend or encrypted within the commands. It's purely simple and easy to deploy locally.
I have 17 people in the SCCM team who developed the OS as per the organization policies and what we call a golden image. In a project, if a client wants a Cisco AnyConnect VPN, that has to be implanted into the same OS. So they have their labs and they develop it with their security, firewalls, everything. Everything is synchronized from there in the labs, and then it is deployed.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 has multiple versions—Home, Home Premium, and Enterprise—so the pricing will be different for each version. The pricing is okay and if they're getting sold out, that means people are buying it. I must say, it's a monopoly, but I really like the way Microsoft fits into the monopoly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 an eight and a half out of ten, just because I have some requirements for improvement, such as the data recovery and video editing screen.
Windows 10 is easy on the eyes because it has a dark mode feature. We work 16, 17, 18 hours on our laptop—I call it a second wife, because it is sometimes. We have 24 hours in a day, but we spend hours of it on the machine. You should use dark mode and lower the brightness to your liking, and continue your work. You will feel better.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Vice President - Network and Infrastructure at NJA LLC
A good operating system with a valuable encryption tool
Pros and Cons
- "The operating system itself is good."
- "I think the user interface can be a little bit better."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 just for application purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
It has improved the way our organization functions.
What is most valuable?
The operating system itself is good, and I use BitLocker for encryption. Another valuable feature is the snipping tool, where you could cut and paste.
What needs improvement?
I think the user interface can be a little bit better. Improve the menus because navigating the menu could be a little difficult if you don't have any experience.
They need to get rid of that hive registry. Over time, the hive can get defragged, and you have to start installing and uninstalling. It becomes very fragmented and very convoluted with multi-layers.
Their support could also be better. Sometimes support can get lost when outsourced or outsourced somewhere to a different culture.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for over four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability depends on how programs are written, in terms of memory management and more. But it has become somewhat stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is easier if you're using the VDI or the virtual desktop. If you have to deal with it on an individual basis, then that becomes a little complex and tedious.
How are customer service and technical support?
Support could be better. But on a scale from one to ten, I'll give Windows 10 support a seven.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had Linux before. For administration purposes and those types of roles, Windows is more user-friendly. Windows was more user-friendly at the time, but Linux has caught up.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
For those interested in using Windows 10, I would advise them to stay up to date with security patches. The one bad thing about Windows is that it tends to put the system slowly into acquiesce mode, where things stop operating if you don't apply security patches. When it comes to that, the first level of troubleshooting is installing the operating system patches, and then before you know it, everything's working fine again.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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President at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
Easily navigate between several apps and programs simultaneously
Pros and Cons
- "We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential."
- "If the desktop version could be a little bit more like the mobile application, that would be great. It's just easier to navigate."
What is our primary use case?
Most of the staff in the office use PCs but I'm using Windows 10 on my Mac.
We use Windows 10 mostly for document management, Word, Excel, presentations — things of that nature.
We have an additional license. Within our organization, there are 25 people, ranging from finances, registration, faculty members, etc. We also have a student body of around 80, all of whom use Windows 10.
How has it helped my organization?
We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential. We can also keep better track of who is responsible for what. That's really helpful.
What is most valuable?
If I am being honest, I'm not a big Microsoft fan myself. I just find it a little bit clumsy, at least with the desktop application, it's just hard to navigate. I find the online interface, the mobile version, a lot more simple to use which makes it easier to collaborate with my staff. When you open up the mobile version, it's already fed to the cloud and you can share it from there, but I think that it could be a generational thing. Most of the staff in my office don't always make sure that the documents are safe in one draft. Sometimes we end up having multiple copies in one day.
I find the interface with Teams to be very useful.
I like the library feature (connected to OneDrive). You can check back in-house to see who the last user was — I find that to be extremely helpful.
In terms of Microsoft Word, if the desktop version could be a little bit more like the mobile application, that would be great. It's just easier to navigate.
It's relatively useful, in terms of navigating and finding what I need.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for at least two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Personally, I don't find it to be very stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have our own technical support personnel; however, we have contacted Microsoft support and they were very helpful. I would give them a rating of ten out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
If you're going to use Windows 10, make sure to opt for the staff training. It's two sessions and it's very helpful.
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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