We are using Windows 10 for supporting the operating system of the servers and for the desktops in our organization.
Consulting and Pre-Sales Manage at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable, plenty of features, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "All the features the solution has are enough for us and we are satisfied."
- "The technical support of Microsoft is sometimes hard to reach, they could improve in this area."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
All the features the solution has are enough for us and we are satisfied.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows solutions for over 20 years and I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good in Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support of Microsoft is sometimes hard to reach, they could improve in this area.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive, but they do not have any competition.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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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."
- "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.
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Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Supports many applications, easy to use, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is used to run my personal and business applications. I mostly use it for Office applications, such as Outlook.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using for Windows 10 approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Windows 10 is easy and does not take too much time. We do the first install on a workstation and then we make copies to the other workstations making the process faster.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT engineer that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an annual license and the price of the solution is a little expensive and could be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Security Architect at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Straightforward to install, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very easy to install."
- "The pricing could always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is primarily used for running our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
The product scales well.
The solution is very easy to install.
What needs improvement?
The pricing could always be improved.
We would like the solution to continue to improve its security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a could of years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It does not crash or freeze. Its performance is reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable. It's easy to expand if you need to. A company would have no trouble scaling to meet its needs.
We have about 100 people who are currently using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't used technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are, having never dealt with them directly.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. A company shouldn't have any issue with the initial setup.
That said, I was not a part of the initial setup, and can't speak to how long the deployment actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We used an integrator that helped us with the implementation. We were satisfied with the process and how everything ultimately turned out.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing could be better. It's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure of the exact version number.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product and its capabilities. I'd happily recommend it 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.
Technical Lead at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Provides good performance and is stable
Pros and Cons
- "It's stable, with good performance."
- "It's an expensive solution."
What is most valuable?
It's stable, I like the performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution is a little expensive, they could reduce the cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows for 10 years.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is fine.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, it took an hour.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I pay an annual license fee.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this product an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A stable and easily installable solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has good stability."
- "The installation consumes a lot of space and the response time is not as fast as it should be."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for running our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
We find the performance to be the most valuable.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the solution were more lightweight, such as is the case with Windows XP. The installation consumes a lot of space and the response time is not as fast as it should be.
Moreover, the solution could have better performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 from the get-go, perhaps for the last ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My guess is that the solution is scalable, although I have not had occasion to put this to the test.
How are customer service and technical support?
How was the initial setup?
Installation is straightforward.
It took under 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the installation on our own.
There are two people who are responsible for deployment and maintenance, one being an administrator and the other an engineer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While I am not the IT manager, I do know that the licensing costs comes with a subscription that is based on volume.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Prior to using, the solution we evaluated Linux, Windows and Ubuntu.
What other advice do I have?
We have 200 front desk users of the solution in our organization.
I would definitely recommend this product to others.
I rate Windows 10 as 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.
Network and Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to use, helpful online documentation, but stability need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
- "I have found that Windows 10 could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 as an operating system for my laptop.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found that Windows 10 could be more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 25 people using the solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have used online support on Microsoft's website and there is all the documentation I need.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 7 previously.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy. It does not take very long, approximately 30 minutes.
We have one person doing the maintenance of the solution.
What about the implementation team?
The laptop that I am using came preinstalled with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows 10 a seven 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.
Information Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A very good user interface, great flexibility and stability
Pros and Cons
- "Good user interface, flexible and stable."
- "This is an expensive solution."
What is our primary use case?
This solution is for personal use. I'm a security engineer.
What is most valuable?
This product has a good user interface, is flexible and stable.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 is quite expensive, they could reduce the cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for five years.
How are customer service and technical support?
They provide good technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, it took me about 20 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a nine out of 10.
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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