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Useful in a home office setup but snipping tool is terrible
Pros and Cons
  • "I use the solution for a normal home office."
  • "Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for a normal home office. 

What needs improvement?

Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for six weeks. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is not as stable as Windows 10. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability an eight out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

I haven't used technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

Windows 11 was pre-installed on the computer that I bought. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I haven't paid for the solution since it came with the computer. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Group IT Head at Ashapura Minechem Ltd
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
The solution has a straightforward initial setup, but its stability could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup."
  • "Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 11 in our production and mining business.

What is most valuable?

Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup.

What needs improvement?

Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We upgraded our operating system to Windows 11 when it was introduced in the market.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

More than five thousand people are using the solution in our company. We have plans to increase the usage of Windows 11.

What other advice do I have?

Windows 11 is a cloud-based solution. I would recommend Windows 11 to other users because it's a new-generation operating system introduced by Microsoft.

It's a package deal. We get the Windows 11 operating system along with the hardware we procure.

Overall, I rate Windows 11 a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Engineer at BASF Business Services GmbH
Real User
Top 20
A stable solution that needs to include AI integration
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the tool's Office software."
  • "I would like the solution to include AI integration. It also needs to have better support."

What is our primary use case?

I use the product for work. 

What is most valuable?

I like the tool's Office software. 

What needs improvement?

I would like the solution to include AI integration. It also needs to have better support. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product since last year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the product's stability a seven out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the solution's scalability somewhere in the middle. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used Windows 10 before and I decided to switch to Windows 11 because of the memory quality. 

How was the initial setup?

The product's setup is easy and I would rate it a ten out of ten. The tool's deployment took around one year to complete. You need to just follow the wizard and reboot to complete the setup process. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

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Board Member at PhilRep Realty Corp.
Real User
Top 20
Contributes to office productivity
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 11 is a stable and easy-to-use solution."
  • "The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 11 for general business purposes.

What is most valuable?

Windows 11 is a stable and easy-to-use solution. The solution serves its purpose and contributes to office productivity. It also has free Microsoft Office online.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s pricing could be cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 11 for the last three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We haven’t faced any scalability issues with Windows 11. Less than 20 users are using the solution in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's support is fairly standard, and it meets our needs.

What other advice do I have?

As far as I know, part of the solution is in the cloud, like the storage. The solution's security features are fine for our purposes. We use the malware protection that comes with Microsoft. I would recommend the solution to others who have the budget for it.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Deputy General Manager Delivery at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
MSP
Top 5
Has better performance and is touch-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions."
  • "The Android subscription does not support all devices. It should be extended to all devices."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 11 for general use cases like Office applications that include, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and for Zoom meetings. 

What is most valuable?

I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions. 

What needs improvement?

The Android subscription does not support all devices. It should be extended to all devices. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

We have an enterprise license and get good support from Microsoft. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 since it is touch-friendly. 

How was the initial setup?

Windows 11 setup is easy. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Leena Roul - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Analyst at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A user-friendly solution that can be used for day-to-day uses like web browsing
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 11 is a user-friendly solution."
  • "I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 11 for normal, day-to-day uses like web browsing.

What is most valuable?

Windows 11 is a user-friendly solution. Secure-wise, the solution provides regular Windows updates. I have seen many small changes in Windows 11, like its looks and Notepad.

What needs improvement?

I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 11 for two months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution ten out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate Windows 11 an eight to nine out of ten for scalability.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is easy.

What other advice do I have?

Windows 11 looks quite different. The solution has made improvements in the settings and menu. The solution provides different options for PowerPoint and Excel.

Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

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Student at Universidad de Costa Rica
Real User
Flexible to use operating system with easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "It supports a lot of features compared to other operating systems."
  • "The user interface could be easier to operate when searching for more options."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 11 for research and other operational purposes.

How has it helped my organization?

Windows 11 works fine. It supports a lot of features compared to other operating systems. However, it has similar functionality to Windows 10.

What is most valuable?

Windows 11 is a flexible operating system. It has a valuable feature for multiple desktops. 

What needs improvement?

They should include more features like security similar to Windows 10. The user interface could be easier to operate when searching for more options. It could be compatible with modern solutions as well.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows 11 for eight months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the platform’s stability an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the platform’s scalability an eight out of ten.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows 10 and Linux environments before.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process was easy. The system was automatically upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

What was our ROI?

Windows 11 generates a return on investment for us. We didn’t have to pay for it as we received a free upgrade from Windows 10.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is well-priced.

What other advice do I have?

I advise others to go for Windows 10 if they want 100% availability and stability of the system. I rate Windows 11 an eight out of ten.

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Francis Adesalu - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at WSTC Financial Services Limited
Real User
Top 5
A highly stable and scalable solution that is easy to deploy and works very well with third-party applications
Pros and Cons
  • "Quick Assist is a valuable feature."
  • "The solution must improve its aesthetics."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution in our endpoints.

What is most valuable?

Quick Assist is a valuable feature. Windows Hello is also a good feature. The product allows integration with Azure AD.

What needs improvement?

The solution must improve its aesthetics. It should be like a desktop arrangement, more like MacBook.

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?

The tool is very stable. I rate the stability a nine and a half out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is very scalable. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten. In our organization, 62 people are using the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. The deployment did not take long.

What was our ROI?

I have seen an ROI on the product.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is not cheap.

What other advice do I have?

People considering the product must know that they might have some issues with the navigation initially. Later, it will be very good. It works very well with third-party applications. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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