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Kaveesha Liyanage - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at University of Huddersfield
Real User
Jul 26, 2023
An affordable solution, but UI features need improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's price is affordable."
  • "The solution's UI could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to run a few applications.

What needs improvement?

The solution's UI could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since 2022.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the solution's scalability a five out of ten.

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

I have used Windows 8 before.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process works fine. It takes five minutes to complete.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution in-house.

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

The solution's price is affordable. We purchase its yearly license.

What other advice do I have?

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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Manish Ayani - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Specialist at Nueva Solutions
Real User
Jul 26, 2023
Easy-to-use solution with a good user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
  • "I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 can be used for admin tasks, developing, gaming, etc.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10's operating system is quite popular. Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface.

What needs improvement?

I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for 18 to 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a scalable solution. Approximately 50 to 60 users are using the software in our company.

How was the initial setup?

Windows 10 has an easy setup.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment of Windows 10 takes about 20 minutes. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-prem as well. One or two people are required for the maintenance of the solution.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a return on investment with Windows 10.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Windows 10
April 2026
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IT specialist at IGFEJ
Real User
Jul 18, 2023
There are many ways to find files and programs, but it should have more native compatibility with Linux applications
Pros and Cons
  • "For the most part, Windows 10 is the same as earlier versions of the operating system, but there are more ways to find files and programs. It's user-friendly."
  • "Windows 10 could be more compatible with Linux-based programs. We would prefer to use Linux, but we need human support. Our leaders decided to go that way. They prefer to pay more for Microsoft because they believe it offers a better value."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 to run various applications. Most of our applications are web-based. We have very few client-server applications. 

What is most valuable?

For the most part, Windows 10 is the same as earlier versions of the operating system, but there are more ways to find files and programs. It's user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could be more compatible with Linux-based programs. We would prefer to use Linux, but we need human support. Our leaders decided to go that way. They prefer to pay more for Microsoft because they believe it offers a better value. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows 10 for more than five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. I have only gotten a blue screen one or two times. It's rare. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows 10 is straightforward because we've used the other Windows operating systems, so it isn't hard for our engineers to configure the machines. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 seven out of 10. Other operating systems are excellent but harder to use. 

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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Support at Za irery
Real User
Leaderboard
Jul 18, 2023
It's easy to use and set up
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features."
  • "PowerShell could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 as an operating system for running applications. We have more than 300 employees. Almost all of them are running Windows 10

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features. 

What needs improvement?

PowerShell could be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows 10 for 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft's support is good, but it takes them a long time to respond. 

How was the initial setup?

Windows 10 is easy to set up.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Windows 10 an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Kamau Mwangi - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Systems Manager at Kijabe Hospital
Real User
Jul 18, 2023
A stable solution with a good interface and navigation
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's interface and navigation."
  • "The tool needs to include NetMeeting which helps people to collaborate."

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's interface and navigation. 

What needs improvement?

The tool needs to include NetMeeting which helps people to collaborate. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since its launch. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the product's scalability a six out of ten. My company has around 600 users for the tool. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's initial setup is very complex. You have to insert the disc and copy the files. We use the tool's desktop version. 

What about the implementation team?

We have IT teams who are capable of the product's installation. 

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

The product's commercial pricing is high. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. We have a team of four people who manage the tool. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2161185 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager - Infrastructure Managed Services at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 18, 2023
A fast and user-friendly product with a good interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is good, and the product is very user-friendly."
  • "AI tools like ChatGPT should be integrated into the solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use the product for my office work.

What is most valuable?

Windows Search is fast and helpful. The solution performs well. The interface is good, and the product is very user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

AI tools like ChatGPT should be integrated into the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two to three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability an eight out of ten. Around 90,000 employees use the product in our organization. We use the product almost every minute.

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft Knowledge Base is very good. I get solutions to all my queries. Most of the users do not need to contact technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. I rate the ease of the initial setup a ten out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed the solution with an in-house IT team. One person can deploy the solution in around 25 minutes.

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

We have an enterprise-level license to use the product. The product is moderately priced. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft PowerPoint should have more templates. Microsoft Excel should have more statistical formulas. Overall, I rate the solution a ten 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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Raphael Moore - PeerSpot reviewer
Policy manager at National Grid
Real User
Top 10
Jan 6, 2022
Stability is this solution's best feature
Pros and Cons
  • "We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company."
  • "The most valuable Windows 10 feature for me is stability."
  • "There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing."
  • "There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable Windows 10 feature for me is stability.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never had to contact Microsoft's technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I do not know very much about the installation process. I was not involved in it. 

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

We pay for a yearly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows 10. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Associate Software Development Engineer at Publicis Sapient
Real User
Nov 29, 2021
Easy to use and many useful features
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good. There's even an upgrade now, but I still haven't upgraded it yet. I can't remember what extra features Windows 10 offers compared to the previous version, but I have been pretty comfortable with Windows 10. It's easy to use."
  • "Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good."
  • "I like the way it is already, I don't think I would improve anything about Windows 10. The licensing price could be cheaper, though."
  • "The licensing price could definitely be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for running my personal and business applications. I use it on my personal machine as well as on the company machine. This solution is deployed on-premises. 

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 has many features, all of which are pretty good. There's even an upgrade now, but I still haven't upgraded it yet. I can't remember what extra features Windows 10 offers compared to the previous version, but I have been pretty comfortable with Windows 10. It's easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

I like the way it is already, I don't think I would improve anything about Windows 10. The licensing price could be cheaper, though. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows forever, but I've been using Windows 10 for the past few years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted Microsoft's technical support. 

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

I hadn't used any other operating systems before implementing Windows. 

How was the initial setup?

It's been years since I installed Windows 10, but the process was pretty straightforward. It didn't take very long and I didn't face any hurdles. The installation can be done by yourself. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution myself. 

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

The licensing price could definitely be cheaper. I pay a yearly license for Windows 10. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a 9.5 out of 10 and would definitely recommend it to others. 

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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