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Data Scientist at Instant systems Inc.
Real User
Scalable with good stability, however it needs a better system for initiating updates
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is scalable. If an organization needs to expand it out, they shouldn't run into issues doing so."
  • "The only thing which concerns me is updates. It gets updated often. Sometimes, however, it automatically gets updated. That is an issue. It can happen when you do not want it to be done. It's possible it can start and your files are not saved. They may be open while your laptop enters sleep mode. Then, when you re-open the computer to continue work, it all of a sudden decides to update, destroying your work."

What is most valuable?

I don't know if I can discuss the solution in relation to other Windows versions, however, I can compare it to other OS like Unbuntu. For example, it's quite a secure operating system. The ease with which you can download different Python libraries is very good there. 

If you're a developer, you can do everything with the help of the Command Prompt and console. 

What needs improvement?

I'm more into artificial intelligence and the data science side. So I do not like Windows that much.

Setting up the environment variable, etc., needs improvement. This is true not only for Windows 10 but for Windows as a whole. It is currently a huge mess. Due to this, working with many libraries and packages becomes a difficult task. If they could find a better solution or a replacement for environment variables, I'd be extremely happy.

The only thing which concerns me is updates. It gets updated often. Sometimes, however, it automatically gets updated. That is an issue. It can happen when you do not want it to be done. It's possible it can start and your files are not saved. They may be open while your laptop enters sleep mode. Then, when you re-open the computer to continue work, it all of a sudden decides to update, destroying your work. 

Once I accidentally did something that erased hidden folders on the C drive. It caused a lot of issues. Windows got corrupted on me. They should work to ensure that it isn't possible to accidentally delete these files or there should be a replica for them on the hard disc or something of that nature.

Google has functionality whereby if you have your email ID open on your phone, on your Android phone, that means you can sync everything on your Google drive. The same thing should be provided by Microsoft. I do not think Microsoft provides a dedicated account to every valid Windows holder. This should be done so that everything you have on your local system should be somehow in synchronization with the cloud. That way, if something happens, like your laptop is stolen, or your laptop is corrupted all of a sudden, your data is not misplaced. You have your data somewhere. A sync with the cloud service should be available.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for seven to eight months at this point. It's been less than a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable solution; it provides everything. There's a good Windows store where you can go and get your apps. There are other things also that Microsoft provides as well. For example, on Windows, you can download a virtual machine. If you want to use Ubuntu, as I do, due to the fact that I am more comfortable with Ubuntu, you can download the VM there on Windows and start with your work. 

Everything is provided by Windows, and things are stable. If I talk about Windows only, in between OS such as Linux, then I'd say Linux is better. However, overall, Windows 10 is pretty reliable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. If an organization needs to expand it out, they shouldn't run into issues doing so.

How are customer service and support?

So far I haven't had to reach out to technical support; I can't speak to its quality of service or the level of responsiveness to queries.

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

I have experience with Unbuntu as well. I used Unbuntu about a year back. Now I'm using Windows for data science. Initially, I used Ubuntu for data science. So I've used both the platforms.

The commands are very good and very easy in Ubuntu as compared to Windows. In Windows, you'll have to do a lot of things. You need to, for example set the environment variable, etc., which is not necessary in Ubuntu. You can directly download and put it in your user directory. You can also utilize the services from there. So I would say from the developer's point of view, and from an AI practitioner's point of view, Linux Ubuntu is a good option to go for.

How was the initial setup?

While I found that the initial setup was very straightforward on Linux's Ubuntu, it was a bit complex and much harder in Windows. It's not straightforward per se.

I haven't used Windows 10  for deployment. I've used the Linux machine only. Deploying on Ubuntu won't take much of a time. It's very easy.

What other advice do I have?

We're just customers. We don't have a business relationship with the vendor.

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using currently is.

Windows 10 is quite a stable version of the solution. If you compare it with Windows 8, it is much, much better. If one wants to use Windows as an operating system, I would recommend it. If one is more comfortable with other operating systems, they can run it in a virtual machine and give partition on Windows so that half of the memory is allocated for other OS. 

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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MirzaBaig6 - PeerSpot reviewer
COO at FASTtelco
Real User
Top 10
Has easy configurations and it provides useful features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is easy to use."
  • "The interface must be made faster."

How has it helped my organization?

The solution makes our organization better.

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to use. I like the snipping tool and the network utility tool. The interface is nice. The configuration is easy.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes, the product hangs, and we have to restart the PC to make it work again. The interface must be made faster.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since it was released.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the product’s scalability a seven out of ten. The scalability could be improved.

How was the initial setup?

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten. The deployment took one hour.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment was done in-house. We need one to five people to deploy the solution.

What was our ROI?

I rate the ROI a five out of ten.

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

I rate the pricing a five out of ten. The product is not that cheap. There are no additional costs associated with the tool.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Mostafa - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Suez Canal Insurance
Real User
Top 5
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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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MostafaSystem Administrator at Suez Canal Insurance
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thanks Lea

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reviewer1143465 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Administrator at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
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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SAP Busines Tech Lead. at a non-tech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Jose Nieto - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO & Founder at SAPD
Real User
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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Software Directeur BU at AITEK
Reseller
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.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1396728 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
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. 

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