I am using Windows 10 for running personal and business applications.
General Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Secure, easy to use, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and secure."
- "The solution could improve by making the update process faster."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and secure.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by making the update process faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows solutions for a long time and Windows 10 since its release.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
All of the employees in my organization are using this solution which is approximately 50.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have previously used Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and took approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself. We have a five-person team of administrators and managers that does the maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is affordable and there is a license to use it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others to use.
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.
swEngineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Stable, easy to use, and good performance
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use and has good performance."
- "The solution could improve by having better security."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running business applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use and has good performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having better security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and took a couple of hours.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT team does the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I 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.
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Assistant IT Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A scalable operating system that's very stable
Pros and Cons
- "I like that Windows 10 is very stable. I think Windows 10 is more smooth and performs better than the previous Windows system."
- "It would be better if it were more stable. It will also help if Microsoft improves the user interface in the next release."
What is our primary use case?
I used Windows 10 to run applications.
What is most valuable?
I like that Windows 10 is very stable. I think Windows 10 is more smooth and performs better than the previous Windows system.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it were more stable. It will also help if Microsoft improves the user interface in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable, and it's enough to use for businesses. We have over 1000 users at the moment.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm satisfied with Microsoft's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward, and it was easy to install Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users that Windows 10 is more stable and they should use it.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a nine.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
User-friendly, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "Increasing the security would be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution on our desktops to run applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a very good operating system.
It is easy to use.
It's user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
Increasing the security would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for four or five years.
We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have no issues with the stability of Windows 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We run it independently on desktops and laptops. There are no questions of the scalability.
We have 400 users in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support. We manage our issues ourselves.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It was easy to install.
We completed the installation in two hours.
What about the implementation team?
We had our engineers implement this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay our licensing fees yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Windows 10 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.
SAP Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to set up, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The installation process is pretty easy."
- "The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for personal purposes. I primarily use the solution for business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
I've found the solution to be scalable.
The installation process is pretty easy.
What needs improvement?
The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
There are 500 users in the company that also use the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
As I am not part of the technical team, I have never reached dout to technical support We have our own internal IT team. They may speak to them, however, I cannot say for sure if that is the case.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly difficult or complex. It's very straightforward and simple.
That said, I was not directly involved in the installation process.
I cannot recall exactly how long the deployment took.
We have a team of ten that handle deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not consider the solution to offer good value for money, at least where the performance is concerned.
It's a pre-paid solution.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I've been pretty happy with its capabilities.
I'd 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.
Investment Professional at a venture capital & private equity firm with 11-50 employees
Integrates will with other Microsoft applications and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to use."
- "The stability could improve and it could be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
I use it at work and for my personal applications. We use to work with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The stability could improve and it could be more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I joined the firm this year. I have been using Windows 10 since I started with this company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable solution, but it could be better.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 20 users in our firm that use this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not contacted Microsoft technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have also used Apple.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved with the installation.
We have a team of two in our IT department to deploy and maintain this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I am not a super IT-specific person. I use it on my laptop.
I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Database Administrator at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Reliable general use solution with good functions and GUI
Pros and Cons
- "Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features."
- "In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows 10 for general use.
What is most valuable?
Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features.
What needs improvement?
In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around three years.
Our company has a policy to use the latest update.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is generally reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have more than 100 people using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer support is good in my experience.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to ten, I would give Windows 10 an eight.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Program Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Good navigation and intuitive design
Pros and Cons
- "The features that I have found most valuable are that it is user-friendly."
- "It could have more integration and a better pricing plan."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is an operating system that all our applications run on. It's basically for my personal purposes at home.
What is most valuable?
The features that I have found most valuable are that it is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
In terms of what could be improved, it could have more integration and a better pricing plan. Additionally, it could be more secure and have more dashboards.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for about 9 years or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is definitely stable, has good navigation, is easy to use, and has an intuitive design.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I can't say if it is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was on Linux before using Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to install. It usually takes a couple of minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's a yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Windows 10 an eight.
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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