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Pifu Lin - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at DYNASAFE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.
Real User
Top 5
Jun 26, 2025
Appreciate the interface improvements but notice some upgrade challenges
Pros and Cons
  • "I am satisfied with Windows 10 security."
  • "Installing Windows 10 can be difficult, as was the case with Windows 8 or 7."

What is our primary use case?

I use the voice activation feature often for my job, but every day it involves a feature such as Office or Outlook.

I primarily use the Windows system.

Windows Server is the most common use case for me.

What is most valuable?

The best feature I found is for SQL Server.

I use Edge browser with Windows.

What needs improvement?

I don't know where my company buys licenses.

I have no idea, but version upgrades can be challenging.

Installing Windows 10 can be difficult, as was the case with Windows 8 or 7.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for about four years.

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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

We cannot control NetScout because this is too difficult in operator.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I don't understand how much time it takes to install, but over two years, I have not had to do this.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We do not perform any NPM product because it's more difficult to control and configure.

How are customer service and support?

I rate the support of Windows 10 an 8 out of 10.

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows 10 can be difficult, as was the case with Windows 8 or 7.

What about the implementation team?

I am not the owner of this product.

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

It has a good price.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have been using Cisco products for a while.

What other advice do I have?

I cannot provide any other security information because our colleague is in a different department.

I am satisfied with Windows 10 security.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Windows 10 an 8.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

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reviewer2771124 - PeerSpot reviewer
Helpdesk Technician at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
Oct 23, 2025
Has supported system deployments and improved multitasking through reliable virtual environments
Pros and Cons
  • "Hyper-V optimizes hardware usage effectively; it doesn't sap all the resources from the computer and works very stably."
  • "Better support for Windows 10 would be beneficial."

What is our primary use case?

My main use cases for Windows 10 are phased out currently, mainly involving deployment of user systems and setting up Active Directory.

What is most valuable?

Hyper-V optimizes hardware usage effectively; it doesn't sap all the resources from the computer and works very stably.

Windows 10's Task View feature for multitasking performs efficiently for putting multiple windows in one screen.

Windows Defender antivirus contributes to security management in my environment.

The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

What needs improvement?

I cannot think of any areas that could be improved or additional features for Windows 10 since I have been using Windows 11 for a while now.

Better support for Windows 10 would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have approximately three to four years of experience with Windows 10 and IIS.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is reliable and stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Windows 10 rates as a solid nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't used their support system extensively, as I primarily use Reddit or Stack Overflow for assistance.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

I have participated in the deployment of Windows 10 multiple times.

What other advice do I have?

Windows 11 operates somewhat slower than Windows 10, particularly with the UI.

I cannot identify any improvements Windows 11 offers over Windows 10, as it seemed to be an unnecessary upgrade.

I rate Windows 10 eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

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Ahad Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
BI developer at Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd
Real User
Top 5
May 6, 2025
User-friendly interface boosts productivity despite frequent update challenges
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is user-friendly and intuitive."
  • "The only annoyance is the frequent updates that come almost every month or couple of months."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 as my main operating system for daily business. It is part of a couple of different systems that I use, including Linux.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is user-friendly and intuitive. The community is larger than that of Linux, which makes finding help easier. In terms of UI and UX, I would readily rate it 10 out of 10. It is beneficial due to its cost-effectiveness compared to other competitors like Mac and Linux.

What needs improvement?

The only annoyance is the frequent updates that come almost every month or couple of months. A couple of updates could enhance the experience overall.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows since childhood, so for my professional experience, it has been about sixteen years.

How are customer service and support?

I have contacted Microsoft support a couple of times to address encountered errors. I am satisfied with their help.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Windows 10 is up to the mark as to what it needs to be. It takes approximately half an hour to set up and configure.

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

Windows 10 is cost-effective when compared to other competitors available such as Mac and Linux. It has different subscription models, offering various features tailored to business needs.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have used Linux as well.

What other advice do I have?

Windows 10 has some AI integrations, but I haven't used them. I would rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.
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DevOps Engineer at CipherTV Corp.
Real User
Top 5
Apr 17, 2025
Investment in the current version feels uncertain, but it supports multitasking and gaming effectively
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 has an inbuilt antivirus system that is quite good compared to Windows 7 or Windows 8."
  • "Windows 10 is quite old, and Windows 11 has newer features such as Copilot. Investment in Windows 10 may not be ideal as the world is changing with advancing technology in the AI age."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 as an operating system for my personal computer. Currently, I am using Windows 11.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 has an inbuilt antivirus system that is quite good compared to Windows 7 or Windows 8. It is more powerful than other operating systems in the Windows series, like Windows 8 and Windows 7. It allows me to use multiple tabs with Chrome and multiple CMD terminals for SSH. I can create tasks, schedule, monitor, and log tasks. There is another feature called Xbox, which is good for gaming if I want to capture or record my screen during streaming. It is an inbuilt feature from Microsoft.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 is quite old, and Windows 11 has newer features such as Copilot. Investment in Windows 10 may not be ideal as the world is changing with advancing technology in the AI age. It is generally better to buy a Windows 11 license unless the requirement is specific.

For how long have I used the solution?

I started using Windows from Windows 95, so I have vast experience with it. I have used Windows 10 extensively.

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

I am a Linux user, and Linux has its own dependencies that can be resolved easily, unlike Windows which is not open source.

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

Windows 10 pricing is uncertain, especially with Windows 11 now available. For those buying a Windows license, it might be better to buy a Windows 11 license.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have experience with Windows 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise. My company, a customer of Windows Server, is now migrating to Linux.

What other advice do I have?

If you are buying an operating system, consider your requirements. A server license may be needed for server-side work, and Windows 11 should be preferred for personal use. The world is upgrading, so upgrading our operating systems is essential. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Windows 10 between four and seven because it does have the Xbox feature for gaming and streaming, although there are some limitations.

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BI Analyst at SGS systems Pvt Ltd
Real User
Top 20
Jun 20, 2025
Quick and smooth setup ensures efficient operations
Pros and Cons
  • "The system is very fast and quick."
  • "The basic version offered by Windows 10 does not allow direct preview of emails, requiring downloads instead."

What is our primary use case?

I am working with Aras PLM.

We are using Aras PLM, Windows 10 and Jira.

Teams has very good features.

We are using soft phones.

What is most valuable?

We are using Aras PLM, Windows 10 and Jira.

Teams has very good features.

It is more comfortable and it is widely used everywhere in India. Almost 80-90% of people are using Windows 10.

Microsoft Firewall is activated, but no other edge tools.

What needs improvement?

There is an issue with using Outlook, as you have to acquire a license. The basic version offered by Windows 10 does not allow direct preview of emails, requiring downloads instead. If they could allow email preview in the free version without downloading, it would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this solution for the last five months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The system is very fast and quick.

How are customer service and support?

I have never needed customer service support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

I have not used any previous solutions.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have researched Oracle Agile PLM and Aras Innovator on my website, but feedback is not yet available for these solutions. I was wondering about other tools, particularly in the area of testing or test management.

What other advice do I have?

PLM is the main focus.

Aras PLM is a US-based company that can be found through searching.

The company name is spelled A R A S.

I rate this solution 9 out of 10.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Deboprio Dutta - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at NRI (Nomura Research Institute)
MSP
Top 10
Jan 7, 2025
Improved security features with gaming enhancements while supporting various features
Pros and Cons
  • "I understand that Windows 11 supports quite a bit of additional features for people who are, for example, into high-end gaming and the features that support that kind of utility."
  • "Overall, it's a smooth experience."
  • "The entire operating system is a bit much."

What is our primary use case?

In my case, I would mostly say it's because of security reasons. At least for the typical use cases that I generally rely on Windows for, there didn't seem to be a noticeable performance difference for me. There's, of course, the overall more polished and streamlined UI, that sort of thing. However, that's more of a minor consideration for me. Mostly, it's about staying up to date with security patches, etcetera.

What is most valuable?

I understand that Windows 11 supports quite a bit of additional features for people who are, for example, into high-end gaming and the features that support that kind of utility. 

It's not personally much of a thing for me, however, I've heard about differences between the two operating system versions. To the best of my knowledge, I think Windows 11 brings some AI features for Microsoft Copilot, which probably weren't as integrated into the previous version. 

There are the occasional bugs and issues that pop up, yet none are significant enough for me to consider a major update. Overall, it's a smooth experience.

For how long have I used the solution?

At some point, I did use it. That is true.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There are the occasional bugs and issues that pop up, however, none are significant enough for me to consider a major upgrade at that point or such.

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

I haven't worked on other tools. Usually, I work with Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft Excel.

How was the initial setup?

I would say the setup goes into hours. Somewhere between two to two and a half hours is a good time for the entire installation, having the OS up and installing some basic drivers. That's a safe bet.

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

In my case, when I purchased my laptop, it basically had Windows 11 preinstalled as well as one of the latest editions of Microsoft Goop, either 2016 or 2020. So everything came bundled in a single package, and I didn't have to buy it separately.

What other advice do I have?

Windows 11 is most likely the best choice. However, the entire operating system is a bit much. The Microsoft tools I mentioned are basically running on that OS. Not any significant changes, but in my older desktop, the hardware did not support a migration to Windows 11, which is why I had to move to newer hardware. 

The overall product rating is eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1444875 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
May 14, 2025
Updates have slowed system performance impacting software usage
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 has significantly improved; it processes information more quickly, and when using mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, the system remains stable, especially when handling heavy files."
  • "The system frequently attempts to update Windows 10 software, which significantly slows down my laptop computer."

What is our primary use case?


What is most valuable?

From Windows 98 to Windows 10, there were various issues, however, Windows 10 has significantly improved. It processes information more quickly, and when using mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, the system remains stable, especially when handling heavy files.

What needs improvement?

There were some issues with Windows 10, however, I cannot specify them at this moment.

The system frequently attempts to update Windows 10 software, which significantly slows down my laptop computer. Though they fixed many issues for Windows 10, the update problem has become worse.

When running mapping software and attempting to load an image, the system sometimes reboots unexpectedly. This might be partially due to my laptop, but it shouldn’t happen with 16 GB of memory.

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

I am currently using Windows 10. I attempted to use Windows 11, however, it was not compatible with my needs.

What other advice do I have?

The overall experience with Windows 10 is acceptable. Microsoft should maintain Windows 10 in its current state without making significant changes.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Qayoum Sharpyade - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology\Cloud Architect | IT Infrastructure Security & Compliance at IDFC Bank
Real User
Top 20
Jan 26, 2025
Deployment becomes smooth and performance improves significantly
Pros and Cons
  • "The deployment is seamless and I am familiar with it."
  • "The upgrade process has been smooth, and performance has significantly increased, especially in laptops."
  • "I do not have notes for improvement."

What is most valuable?

The deployment is seamless and I am familiar with it. The configuration management tools, such as SACM, are effective. Deployment is not particularly difficult for both Windows 10 and 11. The upgrade process has been smooth, and performance has significantly increased, especially in laptops. Even for older laptops, the performance has improved by at least 25%.

What needs improvement?

I do not have notes for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 11 for the past two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

With newer applications and endpoint agents installed on Windows 10, it was somewhat challenging, however, it was not an issue with Windows itself. The challenges were related to third-party agents and their supportability. Not all agents were easy to install on top of Windows, and we have more than 40 agents.

How are customer service and support?

We are facing some challenges with Windows 11 where a pop-up appears when we enter the password. It asks if we want to change it or continue with the same, which is annoying. We have informed Microsoft, but the issue is still there, and it has been more than three to four months.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

Since we procure enterprise licenses with support, it does not make much difference when it comes to support.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 eight out of ten.

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