The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability.
Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has an easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "This is a stable product."
- "I recommend Windows 10 to other project managers."
- "The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability."
What needs improvement?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are 900 users using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was easy for me to do on my own.
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Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer Windows Server. It's very stable, but I use Windows 10 in my workstations.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 to other project managers.
I rate this product an eight out of ten.
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Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use with a good user interface and helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The latest UI, user interface, is very good; it helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem."
- "The product could be more scalable."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for running my applications.
What is most valuable?
The latest UI, user interface, is very good.
It helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem.
The solution is easy to use, and I tend to use it a lot. It's running all the time.
Technical support is okay.
What needs improvement?
The product could be more scalable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for four or five years now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution really isn't scalable.
70% to 80% of people in our organization are using Windows 10.The rest may be using Linux.
How are customer service and support?
I've dealt with technical support in the past and it is okay. I'm satisfied with the level of service we receive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Linux Ubuntu in our organization.
When it comes to installation, Ubuntu is easier, as there's only one command line of code needed for installing apps.
How was the initial setup?
My understanding is that the initial implementation is simple and straightforward. That said, it came pre-installed on my laptop and therefore I did not handle the process myself.
What about the implementation team?
The product came to me pre-installed on my machine.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution already comes with the Windows machine. If you have a Windows device, it comes pre-installed and therefore it's included in whatever Microsoft license you have. There isn't a monthly or yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten as I really enjoy the UI and the general usefulness of the product.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
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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Financial Controller at a media company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use with a nice interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've pretty much used the solution without incident."
- "The stability of the solution has been very good."
- "The licensing could always be less expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been stable.
The solution is easy to use.
I've pretty much used the solution without incident.
The solution is free with the hardware. It's not expensive.
The interface is decent.
We haven't had any issues with security.
What needs improvement?
Overall, I haven't had issues and cannot recall coming across missing features.
The licensing could always be less expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about eight or so years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution has been very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance has been pretty good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use the solution personally. I haven't found the need to scale it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use a different solution before I started using Windows 10.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product comes with the hardware. It's not an expensive solution at all.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I simply use the solution personally, for myself and my applications. I'm an end-user.
It's a default solution in my company. Most people who are on Microsoft would use Windows 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Manager- Projects at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
More stable than previous versions
Pros and Cons
- "Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable."
- "It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Windows 10 to run personal and business applications. Otherwise, I'm using Windows Server.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've been using Windows since Windows 95. In the past, we've used Linux but not recently.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was preloaded on my system so there was no installation.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant Manager at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Review about Windows 10
Pros and Cons
- "As we are talking about Microsoft, I have encountered no problems with the installation."
- "I consider the solution to be okay."
- "The solution is fine by me and I make use of it, but I am not in a position to recommend it to others."
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for ten to twenty years. Any time one uses a PC he makes use of Windows.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance and stability are not bad. The stability seems fine by me.
I cannot state definitively one way or the other if there is a need to improve the stability.
How was the initial setup?
As we are talking about Microsoft, I have encountered no problems with the installation.
What about the implementation team?
The installation can be handled on one's own.
I am not aware of how much technical team is required for the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is not in my purview and, as such, is not an area of my concern.
What other advice do I have?
I consider the solution to be okay.
I do not see a need to improve the solution's security features.
I feel the interface and dashboard are fine. I adopt it in such a way that it suits my needs.
There are several thousand people making use of the solution in my university.
The solution is fine by me and I make use of it, but I am not in a position to recommend it to others. I feel there is no alternative. As I am unfamiliar with Mac and Linux, I do not attempt their use.
I rate Windows 10 as a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sales Specialist at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Setup is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes
Pros and Cons
- "Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes."
- "Windows 10 is the dominant OS in my market."
- "Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is the dominant OS in my market.
What needs improvement?
Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for several years. I don't remember exactly how many.
How are customer service and support?
I have a technical background, so I can resolve most issues myself.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You get a lifetime license for Windows 10 when you purchase your hardware.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. It serves my purposes, and I would recommend Windows 10 if somebody asked for my opinion.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
MIS Specialist at a agriculture with 201-500 employees
User-friendly interface, but not so stable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is quite user friendly."
- "Windows 10 is not so stable sometimes. We've seen bugs before, so we contacted Microsoft technical support and they resolved it."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Windows 10 on my work computer to run personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is quite user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is not so stable sometimes. We've seen bugs before, so we contacted Microsoft technical support and they resolved it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Not so much scalable.
How was the initial setup?
Our systems came with Windows 10 already installed.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 six out of 10. I can recommend it.
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.
Storage Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, useful online support, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as VMware and Virtual Pass.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
How are customer service and support?
There is a lot of support online. I had a problem with Windows 10 but I used the help online and I was able to fix the problem.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used previously Windows 7 and Windows 8.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
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Regional Operations Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to install and use
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "I am not so happy with the performance. All else is good, but the performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running one's personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use. We are very used to using Windows, starting from their 3.1 version. This is the only reason we stick with it.
What needs improvement?
I am not so happy with the performance. All else is good, but the performance could be better.
The user interface could be more interesting, more user-friendly.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted tech support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only did upgrading. We used Windows 10 prior to Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The solution came pre-installed. I have done installations of the earlier versions of Windows. This is easy.
The installation process lasted roughly an hour.
What about the implementation team?
One can do the installation on one's own. My IT background allows me to handle it independently, but I believe this can be done by oneself even without such a background.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution came pre-installed on my computer, so I did not incur a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Operations Manager at Cognitive Global
Mostly stable and setup isn't complicated
Pros and Cons
- "Windows setup isn't very complicated. Mostly, we have someone proficient in Windows to do our installations."
- "Windows setup isn't very complicated."
- "At the beginning of the year, there was a Windows patch update that created a lot of problems for our customers. They kept on getting the blue screen."
For how long have I used the solution?
This is a new laptop, so I've been using it for less than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't had any issues with my system. But at the beginning of the year, there was a Windows patch update that created a lot of problems for our customers. They kept on getting the blue screen. I believe it was a patch update in February at the beginning of the year, if I'm not mistaken. So, we were getting a lot of calls. Yeah, that was the only issue I found. But otherwise, Windows was totally fine because we are all familiar with it.
How are customer service and support?
So far, Microsoft support has been okay. But then again, we have in-house support. So, before it goes to the Microsoft team, most issues are handled by our team. We have a structured support team, so I haven't had any problems so far.
How was the initial setup?
Windows setup isn't very complicated. Mostly, we have someone proficient in Windows to do our installations. It's not something normal users deal with. So if you ask an average user, they might say it's a bit complex, but otherwise, no.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We primarily use yearly subscriptions because organizations prefer bundled packages that you pay for annually. We also recommend that. Who wants to pay every month?
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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