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Майя Димитрова
Implementing consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
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Jan 16, 2024
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A stable solution that has useful features and fulfills the basic needs of users
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is pretty stable."
  • "The search feature could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

It is the main operating system of our organization.

What is most valuable?

I am a basic user. We use it because it is the company policy. I do not have any issues with it. The product is pretty stable.

What needs improvement?

It takes too long to find files. The search feature could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the latest version of the solution.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We did not face any issues with stability.

How was the initial setup?

The IT department installs the solution for us. It took them half a day.

What other advice do I have?

We do not use other systems like Oracle. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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System Administrator at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
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Oct 31, 2023
Windows 10

Microsoft has been closely watching the onslaught of this new ransomware epidemic and added a slew of new features to the second major update of Windows 10 which is called "Creators Update" — Win 10 CU for short — which has been rolling out for a few weeks, consumers first.

Presenting new anti-ransomware protection features added in Win 10 CU, Robert Lefferts, Director of Program Management, Windows Enterprise and Security, said that no Windows 10 customer was affected by the recent WannaCry ransomware outbreak that took place in mid-May and no currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10.

From a security perspective, CU is a massive improvement.

The new security features include the following list, apart from a host of non-security-related additions like a 3D version of MS Paint. :-)

  • Click-to-run for Adobe Flash in Edge — Prevents ransomware and other malware from landing on Windows 10 PCs via exploits kits and drive-by downloads.
  • Instant cloud protection via Windows Defender — According to Microsoft, starting with CU, Windows Defender AV can suspend a suspicious file from running and sync with the cloud protection service to further inspect the file.
  • Fast remediation mechanism at detection — Microsoft says it has made great strides to "remediate ransomware infection and limit ransomware activity from minutes to seconds, reducing its damage from hundreds of encrypted files to a few." Microsoft credits this to Windows Defender AV’s behavioral engine, which can aggregate malware behavior across processes and stages.
  • Improved detection for script-based attacks — Microsoft says its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) was modified to intervene during the strategic execution points of JS or VBS script runtimes, two infection vectors often used by ransomware.
  • Wow64 compatibility scanning — In CU, Windows Defender AV added a process-scanning feature that uses the Wow64 compatibility layer, enabling it to better inspect system interactions of 32-bit applications running on 64-bit operating systems.
  • Process tree visualizations — Feature added to Windows Defender ATP, the commercial version of Windows Defender.
  • Artifact searching capabilities — Feature added to Windows Defender ATP.
  • Machine isolation and quarantine — feature added to Windows Defender ATP.
  • Windows Edge browser — better protection against remote code execution attacks.

Overall, your average user will probably not notice the difference.

Overall, it's a good update, but it stands out for its incremental tweaks and behind-the-scenes improvements to matters such as security, updates, and privacy, rather than for spectacular new features.

Obviously, you will not be able to roll this out immediately in your organization, despite the CU security improvements. Implementing CU is likely not a priority if you have just started to deploy Windows 10, and you might jump straight to the next major update, codenamed Redstone 3 which is due later this year.

The update is available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers running the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Core editions. Organizations that have Windows via the Volume License Service Center have been able to get the update since May 1st.

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thanks Lea

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IT Systems Administrator at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Top 20
Jul 26, 2023
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Helps businesses do everything on a computer and fits their needs
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's Microsoft Office products and its functionality."
  • "I would like to see hardware resource monitoring features in the tool's next release."

What is our primary use case?

The solution helps us to do everything that a business needs to do on a computer. 

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's Microsoft Office products and its functionality. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see hardware resource monitoring features in the tool's next release. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for five to six years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten since we encountered some bugs and glitches. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is scalable and I would rate it a nine out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

The support works pretty fast. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I have used Windows 7 before. 

How was the initial setup?

I would rate the product's setup an eight out of ten and it took about six months to complete. We first tested our internal application to know that it supported Windows 10. We upgraded the applications that did not support the solution. 

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

The tool's pricing is reasonable and I would rate it a four out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten since it fits business needs. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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KurikkilYooseff
SAP Busines Tech Lead. at a non-tech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
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Jul 18, 2023
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Flexible and user-friendly, but is vulnerable to threats
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is user-friendly."
  • "The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for accessing emails, browsers, and RDP.

What is most valuable?

The product is user-friendly. It is a flexible solution. It allows you to choose between versions.

What needs improvement?

The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since it was released.

What other advice do I have?

Mac has limited features compared to Windows. The product’s reboot time has been incredibly reduced. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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CEO & Founder at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
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Jul 18, 2023
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Very user-friendly and easy to use, but the product is not secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is easy to use."
  • "The solution is not secure."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for my work.

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to use. It is very user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The solution is not secure. The solution should send updates less frequently.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a six out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is quite scalable. Many managers in our organization use the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. We need 15 to 20 minutes to set up the solution.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment can be done in-house.

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

The product has a yearly licensing fee. The licensing fee is similar to the market price of other products.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

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Armand GADA-YAO
Software Directeur BU at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
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Jan 8, 2022
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A good product that's user-friendly and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows."
  • "I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble."

What is most valuable?

It's a very good product.

Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows. It's very user-friendly.

The stability is very good.

You can scale it if you need to.

What needs improvement?

I can't recall any aspect that I would consider improving. 

When it comes to Windows 11 specifically, you really have to have a good PC. You need to have a very good graphic card. Unfortunately, many PCs lack a good graphic card and therefore can't support it.

I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Windows for a while. I've used it since 2010 or 2011. Before Windows 10 was Windows 7 and 8.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. there aren't issues with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

You can scale the solution if you need to. It's very good.

What other advice do I have?

I'm certified with the product. The way we are using and we are selling it, I find that it's a good product.

I'm using both Windows 11 and 10 right now and I am very happy with the Microsoft products. They have been great.

I'd advise others not to hesitate if they are considering using it. It's a very strong solution. If you have a good PC or laptop, it will work well.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.

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Ben Ndunda
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
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Dec 10, 2021
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Good performance, security, and user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good."
  • "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is useful for running computers and applications. 

This solution is deployed on-premise. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good. 

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since its launch, so for a couple of years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable and the performance is good. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using this solution. 

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

Before implementing Windows 10, I was using Windows 7, and before that, I was using Windows XP. I switched because I was just upgrading to a newer version. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was easy and straightforward. I did it myself, and it took about 30 minutes. For deployment and maintenance, we have a team of about four admins. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

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

We need to pay for licensing to use Windows 10. Any time we change the computers, we have to pay, and it's a bit expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten and would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
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Dec 7, 2021
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It's stable and scalable.
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is stable and scalable."
  • "We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 to run personal and business applications. 

What needs improvement?

We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows 10 for about four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable and scalable.

How was the initial setup?

It took us about a month to deploy Windows 10 for all the users last time. There are 600,000 users in our company. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. 

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