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reviewer1372578 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager IT at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Jul 25, 2021
Highly stable, good interface, and easy to implement
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable. I have a lot of applications running on it, and all the applications are running fine. I don't have any problems with it."
  • "It would be helpful if Windows had its own antivirus to protect the OS. They should provide an antivirus with it."
  • "Its cost is very high and should be reduced."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it as an operating system. My two daughters and I are using Windows 10 on three laptops at home, and it is working very well.

What is most valuable?

It is stable. I have a lot of applications running on it, and all the applications are running fine. I don't have any problems with it. 

Its interface is very nice, cool, and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Its cost is very high and should be reduced. 

It would be helpful if Windows had its own antivirus to protect the OS. They should provide an antivirus with it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is highly stable. It is more stable than Windows 7, and it also has inbuilt security updates. It seems that it has been tested with a lot of end-users. It is working fine, and there are no issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable, but it would require more resources. It requires 8GB RAM to work fine. Initially, my desktop had only 4GB, so there was some slowness, but with 8GB RAM, it is working very well. There are no issues.

How are customer service and support?

I hardly needed any support because a lot of resources and groups are available, and we just go through these resources. 

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

I was using Windows 7. Windows 10 is more stable than Windows 7.

I have also used Ubuntu Linux and other free operating systems, but they don't have a good GUI like Windows 10. I am also not able to find a lot of applications that run on them.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to implement. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and it took a maximum of 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I installed it myself.

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

I have taken the full license, but its cost is very high. Its cost should be reduced.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution. I would rate Windows 10 a 10 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Real User
Jul 25, 2021
Stable, easy to install, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It's very simple to use."
  • "Windows 10 is a very stable product."
  • "I would like to see the price reduced."
  • "They could provide better pricing for the licensing."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for personal applications and for selections of networking for our clients.

What is most valuable?

It's very simple to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the price reduced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a very stable product. We don't have any issues with the stability of this solution, now with the new patches that have been added.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

As Windows 10 is an operating system, there is no need to scale it.

We use Windows 10 for both technologies, personal and for clients.

We have approximately 2,000 users in our organization who are using this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support for Windows 10. We have not had the need to contact Windows technical support. We have not had any issues.

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

We have always been using Windows. We have been upgrading as Windows evolves. We used Windows XP, then Windows created Windows 7, 8, and now 10.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy to install Windows 10. It took approximately 30 minutes to install.

We have a team of six administrators to maintain this solution.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not use the help of a consultant or integrator.

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

They could provide better pricing for the licensing.

It's a one-time payment when you purchase the system.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1401510 - PeerSpot reviewer
Team leader technical support at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 20, 2021
Scales well, stable, and easy to setup
Pros and Cons
  • "We like the productivity."
  • "The compatibility of applications factor is the main reason to choose the Microsoft operating system."
  • "The update cycle could use some improvement."

What is our primary use case?

Our main use for Windows 10 is as a platform to host our enterprise applications.

What is most valuable?

We like the productivity.

Most importantly, it's everywhere. 

The compatibility of applications factor is the main reason to choose the Microsoft operating system.

What needs improvement?

The update cycle could use some improvement. There have been a lot of zero-day security issues that have mostly been met, but, the way Microsoft handled these could sometimes be less user disruptive. 

It could be more secure, which is our main concern from a company's perspective.

The technical support could also be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows 10 since 2015.

We are using the latest version.

We deployed it on-premises and it has also been deployed as Azure Virtual Desktop.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable enough for our purposes.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is definitely scalable. We have 300 users in our organization who use it.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is a bit varied. Depending on the type of technical support that you need, most are very responsive and usually, they are quite knowledgeable.

There is definitely room for improvement, especially with more complex and less straightforward questions. It tends to stay in the area of data gathering.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. It is easy to install.

The length of time for deployment depends on the scale, 

On a one-for-one basis, and using the automation tools that are provided with additional licensing, we use Microsoft Endpoint manager for this. it doesn't take very much time.

We have three people to manage it on a day-to-day basis.

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

Pricing depends on the type of license. If you are an enterprise customer, you can pay for licensing on a monthly basis. 

We, however, are an educations firm, we pay for our licensing on an annual basis. It also depends on the relationship you have with Microsoft.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Windows 10 an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Ravi-Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at Inspira Enterprise
Real User
Top 20
Jul 11, 2021
Easy to setup, with enhanced performance and graphics
Pros and Cons
  • "It is also more stable than previous versions of Windows 10."
  • "When you compare with the previous generations of Windows, the graphics have been enhanced as well as the performance."
  • "They should change their policy to include some basic support for more than just updates."
  • "Even with an S1 production loss ticket, Microsoft does not provide priority support."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is the end user's operating system. It is installed on our laptops.

It is an end-user, end-device operating system that provides users who want to establish their own workspace, to continue their day-to-day work.

What is most valuable?

When you compare with the previous generations of Windows, the graphics have been enhanced as well as the performance.

It is also more stable than previous versions of Windows.

What needs improvement?

As it is an operating system, it needs more support.

They should change their policy to include some basic support for more than just updates. We require limited support for customers and issues.

For example, Microsoft has what is known as the blue screen of death or BSOD.

When you experience BSOD, the operating system is corrupted. It needs to be reconfigured or reinstalled, and you have to reconfigure all of the applications as well. For this to be done, the customer must create a ticket with their support services to guide them in the possible steps that are available.

If they could provide some remote assistance, it would help the end users to become self-sufficient and reduce the overall IT maintenance overhead.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it was launched.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution has improved. Windows 10 is a stable solution compared to previous versions.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution.

I have seen environments where lakhs (100,000s) of end-users are using Windows 10.

How are customer service and technical support?

They should provide remote assistance.

Microsoft needs to work on the support. Even with an S1 production loss ticket, Microsoft does not provide priority support. When they are charging for it, they should provide support for it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

The length of time it takes to deploy is dependant on the configuration. If it is a good configuration, it can take 15 minutes or less to deploy.

Windows 10 does not require a technical team to maintain it. Microsoft provides Windows updates or we use SCCM and other patch management tools to update it for us.

What about the implementation team?

Anyone can complete the installation, it does not require help from an integrator or a consultant.

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

Microsoft charges a lot for every license, but they don't provide support with it by default.

Instead of charging for support, they should provide support with it.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution for anyone who wants to set up their own workspace.

I am satisfied with the functionality of the product but not the support.

I would rate Windows 10 a nine 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
Real User
Jul 10, 2021
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."
  • "Microsoft is a market-leading company and provides a very user-friendly environment in Windows 10 and I would recommend this solution to others."
  • "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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reviewer1411104 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Datacenter Facilities at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 6, 2021
User friendly and very reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution is very user friendly and reliable."
  • "Could be easier to manage and use."
  • "I'd like to see less restrictions on the use so it would be easier to use and manage."

What is our primary use case?

I'm a manager of data center facilities and we are customers of Microsoft. 

What is most valuable?

This solution is very user friendly and reliable. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see less restrictions on the use so it would be easier to use and manage. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this product for over 10 years. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's pushed down from the server, so it's usually  quite fast. The deployment is done in-house and we have around 10,000 users. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution an eight out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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System Manager at Clover SA
Real User
Jul 4, 2021
Easy to use with good performance, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to use and the performance is good."
  • "I would like to see better pricing and faster support."
  • "I am not always happy with the response that I get from technical support. Technical support needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution to run applications.

What is most valuable?

It's easy to use and the performance is good.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better pricing and faster support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 ten is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable.

We have approximately 3,500 users in our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am not always happy with the response that I get from technical support.

Technical support needs improvement. They could be faster.

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

I also use OneDrive with Office.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the installation.

What about the implementation team?

I have an IT department that is responsible for the installation.

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

The licensing fees could be cheaper.

We pay for licensing for the company.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Fresh Operations Manager at Jerónimo Martins
Real User
Jun 25, 2021
Overall easy to use, reliable, but better language support
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution overall works well."
  • "The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 for business for many applications, such as Office 365.

What is most valuable?

The solution overall works well.

What needs improvement?

The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows solutions for a long time, since Windows 95.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

There are 25 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

My experience with technical support was very bad.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself.

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

There is a license for this solution and it normally comes free with any system.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have evaluated Apple's iOS.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others.

I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jun 14, 2021
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."
  • "So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10."
  • "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."
  • "I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement."

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
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PranavGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at Shyam Telecom Group
Real User
Jun 8, 2021
Easy to set up and stable but can slow down your machine
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability of the solution is good. it doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's quite reliable."
  • "The product has been easy to use and simple to navigate."
  • "The interface could be more friendly."
  • "I found that it slowed down my laptop a bit."

What is our primary use case?

I'm using it in my new company. I'm working in ISP right now and I'm using the laptop to connect to my applications. That's all I'm using it for. I'm using just virtualization services on my laptop. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is quite stable. The performance is good.

The product has been easy to use and simple to navigate.  

The solution has the capability to scale if necessary.

The initial setup is very easy.

What needs improvement?

I found that it slowed down my laptop a bit.

I find that, when we start the laptop, when we shut down and restart the laptop, it will take a bit of time to restart. It will take around one minute to restart in total, which feels like a long time. I need the time to be reduced. After replacing the SSD, it reduced the time a bit, however, it has not reduced the time that much overall.

The interface could be more friendly.

Some security features and some services are automatically getting switched on that is of no use. There should be an option that allows us to customize the services that we want to run or that we don't want to run.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for seven years at this point. I use it on my laptop, and it is pretty old at this point.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is good. it doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's quite reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale. For what I use it for, it's served its purpose.

I'm not sure how many people actually use the solution, as I am new to the organization. I have it on my laptop and suspect more if not all of the employees do too.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is not difficult or complex to install. It is very straightforward and simple. A company shouldn't have any issues with the setup process.

It only took about 40 minutes to set up and deploy the solution. It's pretty fast.

What about the implementation team?

I installed the solution myself. I did not need the assistance of any integrators or consultants.

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

I have a home license that costs me around 1,000 rupees.

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user.

I'm using the solution from my laptop, not from the server.

I'm using the latest version of the solution. I'm constantly updating it.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten, as I found that this particular generation made my laptop run a bit slow.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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