I am using Windows 10 on my personal and work computers. Everything application that I use has to go through Windows 10. I could not do anything without it.
Office 365 support specialist at a renewables & environment company with 51-200 employees
Overall good functionality, stable, but performance could improve
Pros and Cons
- "I have found all the features to be valuable. I like the compatibility of Windows with other products, I can add applications. The general compatibility of Microsoft is good, I know that I can use all the Microsoft products."
- "I do not like the interface of Windows 10 very much and the performance could be enhanced. Sometimes everything is a little bit cumbersome. When I used the interface of Windows 7 it was much quicker than Windows 10, as far as finding the information. I preferred Windows 7 for this interoperability. It was easier to interact with the Windows 7, to use the control panel. With Windows 10 there are fewer settings in the control panel as well, but there's the different possibility to reach the same information, and sometimes it creates confusion."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I have found all the features to be valuable. I like the compatibility of Windows with other products, I can add applications. The general compatibility of Microsoft is good, I know that I can use all the Microsoft products.
What needs improvement?
I do not like the interface of Windows 10 very much and the performance could be enhanced. Sometimes everything is a little bit cumbersome. When I used the interface of Windows 7 it was much quicker than Windows 10, as far as finding the information. I preferred Windows 7 for this interoperability. It was easier to interact with the Windows 7, to use the control panel. With Windows 10 there are fewer settings in the control panel as well, but there's the different possibility to reach the same information, and sometimes it creates confusion.
Overall, it was easier to reach different programs in the previous version.
In an upcoming release of Windows 10, I would like to see less. There are too many elements or settings. I prefer the operating system to be very minimal because it's only the base to access all the software. It doesn't need to be cumbersome, it should contain what we need and nothing more. For example, the weather, or similar features, only take up memory.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately six years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found it is not scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted Microsoft support but not for Windows 10. I have spoken to them about all the Office 365 products. They're very quick and I really appreciate them, it's very nice to work with the Microsoft technician. I'm not a Microsoft person, I don't work for Microsoft, but nevertheless, it's a very nice team.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Windows 10 is quite quick. Windows 10 is a large piece of software and needs time to get installed, but it's quite user-friendly. It takes time, it can't take five minutes to install an operating system, it's okay. It's user-friendly, the installation is quite easy, even for normal users. I'm an admin, but for normal users, I think it's easy as well.
What about the implementation team?
I did the installation of my home computer and at work, I did it through an image, or through an SCCM, which other products are offered by Microsoft.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My company is on a corporate license for Windows 10 and my personal computer I bought the operating system already installed, I did not pay for it.
What other advice do I have?
A normal user I would advise them to follow the instruction when you install Windows 10 and use the search function because everything can be found in the search function. There's lots of information you can find in the browser, in a Google search. We talking about a very specific product. Windows 10 is an operating system, it's not real software, it's difficult to evaluate.
I rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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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Information Technology Application Manager at Skyvera
Makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage."
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage.
What needs improvement?
The solution could have AI-driven functionality and voice integration features.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is fair and takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the PC involved.
What other advice do I have?
Every few days, a new Windows update is released. It contains errors. It's often sold out, so it's hard to get. It practically sells itself. It's the go-to for PCs, and it's stable. It's worth a couple of hundred dollars for users.
Windows 10 includes features that allow it to run with various types of products and envision their capacity, so be sure to save it.
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: May 26, 2024
Flag as inappropriateCyber Security Specialist at Nueva Solutions
Easy-to-use solution with a good user interface
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
- "I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for admin tasks, developing, gaming, etc.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10's operating system is quite popular. Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface.
What needs improvement?
I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for 18 to 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable solution. Approximately 50 to 60 users are using the software in our company.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 has an easy setup.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment of Windows 10 takes about 20 minutes. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-prem as well. One or two people are required for the maintenance of the solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
- "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."
What is our primary use case?
I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in.
What is most valuable?
First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.
Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right.
Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures.
So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10.
What needs improvement?
I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory.
So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation.
I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out.
The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install.
Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence.
What about the implementation team?
While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done.
What other advice do I have?
There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.
The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool.
I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.
Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.
As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as 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.
System Administrator at Finlays
Straightforward to install, easy to integrate and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "When it's new it's very fast."
- "After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while."
What is our primary use case?
It's very useful. It acts like a terminal for all these things that you do in the office. You can access your shared files. You can do Office 365. You can use it as a client for so many applications. It is an operating system that is used for our company to interact with their cloud base from the on-premise system.
What is most valuable?
The installation is straightforward and the deployment is very fast.
The licensing is okay.
When it's new it's very fast.
The solution is very scalable.
The stability is very good.
The product is very user friendly, and it can integrate with so many other applications
What needs improvement?
After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while.
While they might already have this, I find that Windows has many workspaces and people just end up using one and ignoring the others. A person ends up opening so many windows and then just looking at one screen. It makes them ignore the others. They need to rework it so that this is less likely to happen. It needs to be a bit more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for some time - likely since it was introduced. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good in that there are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash
However, the performance seems to get worse with time. It becomes slower and there is a need to refresh.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
We have about 90 users in our organization.
The usage is based on the number of users, and currently, we have no plan to increase our staff. However, f there's a new user, then we just buy a new license.
How are customer service and technical support?
Microsoft technical support is very complicated. We've never actually gone through Microsoft to solve problems. We almost always use the internet. You go to a site, and you look at someone who had a similar problem. I don't actually contact Microsoft on many issues. Therefore, I can't speak to their knowledgeability or responsiveness.
How was the initial setup?
The installation isn't overly difficult or complex. It's pretty straightforward if you understand the underlying concepts.
They have simplified it. It is very easy compared with when we are doing Windows.
The installation itself is very, very quick. It takes ten minutes or so.
Currently, I handle the deployment and maintenance myself.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the installation myself. I did not require the assistance of any integrators or consultants. I've been doing it a while, and therefore I'm comfortable with the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is okay. We normally buy the Pro version, the Business version. We find all features are already incorporated.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Windows 10.
We normally just use Windows. We only use other operating systems if we are running a system that requires us to use that operating system.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. We strive to have the latest updates.
I use the solution myself and within our organization.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other 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.
Security Network Architect at Inmac
Recommended for beginners but needs more information for hard drives
Pros and Cons
- "I recommend Windows 10 for beginners."
- "Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as an operating system.
What needs improvement?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams.
The tool needs to offer more information on hard drives.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for four to five years.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted technical support yet.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 for beginners. But when an engineer or technician grows higher, I recommend migrating to Linux. It's very useful and very stable. As for rating Windows 10 on a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a seven.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2024
Flag as inappropriateStudent at University of Huddersfield
An affordable solution, but UI features need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's price is affordable."
- "The solution's UI could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to run a few applications.
What needs improvement?
The solution's UI could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since 2022.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability a five out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 8 before.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process works fine. It takes five minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is affordable. We purchase its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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