I primarily use the product for running personal applications.
Telecommunication Department Head at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use, very stable, and simple to setup
Pros and Cons
- "I have found the product to be scalable."
- "The security could always be better."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution offers a high amount of stability. It has not been corrupted at any time and the performance is good.
It's holding all of my software and normal applications that are used on the PC.
The product has been very user-friendly.
I have found the product to be scalable.
The initial setup is very easy.
What needs improvement?
I have no notes on how to make it better. For my purposes, it has worked perfectly.
The security could always be better. I'd like more security specifically on my PC and I have noticed that Windows does not yet offer very good security.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for many years. I'm not sure of the exact amount of time, however, we implemented it around the time it was first offered. It's been a long time.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is excellent. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's quite reliable and the performance, overall, is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution so far seems to be quite scalable for my purposes.
I only have it for personal use and use it on my three PCs. I don't have a large setup.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had the opportunity to contact technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Windows 7. I've used older versions of Windows, however, when I log into my server, I'm using Windows Server 2016.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very straightforward. It's easy to install. The process is not overly difficult or complex.
The deployment, from what I recall, is very quick. It might have taken around 20 minutes or so.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You can choose a monthly or a yearly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'm not sure if we are using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the version number.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten We've been very pleased with its capabilities.
I would recommend this solution to other users.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Founder, Director at Tres Infosol Pvt. Ltd.
Straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "I think that they have been doing a great job for a long time now when it comes to installation and user experience."
- "Although the solution has been pretty nice to use, I have encountered certain bugs in the updates."
What is our primary use case?
I am using the latest version.
I use it on my personal computer for such things as emails and Youtube. What with the current pandemic, my kids use it for homeschooling.
What needs improvement?
Although the solution has been pretty nice to use, I have encountered certain bugs in the updates. Other than that, things have been pretty good, although I do prefer Mac over Windows nowadays, having a couple years' experience with it in the past. I feel it to be a better operating system when compared with Windows.
While I consider Windows to be one of the most user-friendly operating systems and a market leader, the bugs which have plagued it's updates all along are problematic. This is why I choose to deduct a point from its rating.
An example of a bug I encountered one or two months back involved the malfunctioning of certain keys on the laptop. When I removed the update, things reverted to normal. This can be a problem when one of the keys is part of your password. It necessitates use of the virtual keyboard, which is open to others. These are issues Microsoft should be addressing and should resolve prior to releasing the patch.
QA needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for the last two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
While the solution has been good, overall, the bugs I have come across have been an issue.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never had occasion to contact technical support. As a technician, myself, I've managed to fix things on my own.
How was the initial setup?
The installation has been pretty straightforward. I think that they have been doing a great job for a long time now when it comes to installation and user experience.
A single installation takes no more than 25 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
One can handle the installation on his own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Every time I've bought Windows, it came bundled with the laptop, so we are talking about a perpetual license. I'm not sure how this would operate in the retail market.
What other advice do I have?
I would, definitely, recommend this solution to others.
I make personal use of it.
I would not rate Windows 10 as a ten out of ten, but would give it a rating of nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Beneficial graphical interface, easy to use, and user friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface."
- "The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as ERP and cloud solutions.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was first launched.
How are customer service and technical support?
We had some issues with Windows 10 on a Microsoft Surface Pro. Windows 10 was not able to find the wireless hardware. We were in contact with the support regarding this issue and they have sent out a new product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for the use of this solution and the cost is in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 rupees.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Oracle SOA & J2EE Consultant at Absa Group Ltd
Reliable and provides good scalability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows 10 to run applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for this solution and it could be less expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at Texitech
Helpful online support, easy installation, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes."
- "The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows 10 for internet security, emails accounts, and internet browsing.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable. However, it could be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 100 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
We do not normally require any technical support, but when we did, we searched material available on the website which was helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was previously using Mac OS. In servers, I was using CentOS, Windows Server, and SUSE Linux.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation of this solution. We have done a lot of on-premises installation and have a team of 15 technicians.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a one-time purchase license required for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Stable, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "We have found the solution to be stable."
- "The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is mainly used for development. Mainly, it's easy for developers to learn, and allows for adaptability of the Windows platforms to make it easy for developers to develop any application. Its development environments might not be available on Linux or other platforms such as Ubuntu.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use.
We have found the solution to be stable.
The scalability is great.
What needs improvement?
The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
It's pretty much used by everybody in the company. That's likely 1000 or more users.
How are customer service and technical support?
It's my understanding that we don't really need technical support. Everything seems to be working. Microsoft, quality wise, if you take a look at it, has less of a likelihood of facing any quality slippage that would affect the whole operating system. It's very reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows. I did not use any other solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was handled by our IT team. I was not a part of that process. Therefore, I can't speak to how easy or difficult it was. However, my understanding is that it went pretty well.
We have a centralized team of five to ten people that handle deployment and maintenance on this and many other solutions within the company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is pricey. If cost is a problem, users should look at Linux.
We paid for the solution one time and don't have any recurring fees.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just an end-user and a customer.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product.
I would recommend the solution, however, I don't really need to. People prefer Microsoft. It's not me recommending the solution that will make people buy it. It is already a market leader and it doesn't require any help remaining so.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Director of Application Engineering at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Bug and glitch free
Pros and Cons
- "I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution."
- "Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier."
What is our primary use case?
I don't know which version we are using.
We don't use the solution for anything specific.
What is most valuable?
I cannot think of any specific features which stand out to me.
What needs improvement?
Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I don't know exactly how long I have been using Windows 10, likely a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I cannot say for sure, it seems that the scalability has been okay thus far.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am not aware of any use having been made of technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the setup. This was already handled by my IT department
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't know how much we paid for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I have no idea how many are using the solution in our organization, although I assume this would include everybody, meaning 1,200 or 1,500 people.
I have no specific advice to offer.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Deputy Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A scalable and easy to use solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use the solution in the cloud for discovering all of its applications. We also use it for identification purposes and either to block access or unauthenticate updated applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
It serves many functions. User accounts can be identified in Windows 10. It offers performance and functionality. Sensitive data which is deployed in one's application can be set in his policy.
What needs improvement?
In contrast to Windows 11, the 10 version could have improved functionality.
The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better.
The space utilization is not sufficient and there are too many notifications for the user.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for three or four years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. It can be applied to as many PCs as one likes.
How are customer service and technical support?
One of the good things about Microsoft is that the support is there, although the time it takes to respond and to resolve the issue could be improved upon.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The good thing about Windows 10 is that it's from Microsoft. I have also used iOS, which is from Apple, as well as Android, from Samsung. So too, I have used macOS Sierra, like MacBook OS, in addition to Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
The installation lasts a couple of hours, so it would be better if this could be accomplished within a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
It is possible to do deployment and maintenance with the use of system administrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution comes with a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
Windows 10 is deployed on one's PC.
As the solution is from Microsoft, I would definitely recommend its use.
Our organization has more than 100 users who are making use of the solution.
As Windows 10 is from Microsoft, I rate it as a nine-point-five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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