We use Windows 10 to run various applications. Most of our applications are web-based. We have very few client-server applications.
IT specialist at a government with 201-500 employees
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?
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.
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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
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Support at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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.
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Information Systems Manager at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
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.
Senior Manager - Infrastructure Managed Services at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
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
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Chief Information Officer at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Useful features include firewall, antivirus protection, and Outlook
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features is that there is one processor. Some other valuable features are the firewall, antivirus protection, Microsoft Defender, and Outlook."
- "Windows 10 could be improved with faster upgrades. I know they already made changes to the next version, so maybe I have to upgrade first and then check whatever I think was missing. Apart from that, I haven't really had any issues."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Windows 10 for personal purposes and business projects.
I have Windows 10 installed on my laptop.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features is that there is one processor. Some other valuable features are the firewall, antivirus protection, Microsoft Defender, and Outlook.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be improved with faster upgrades. I know they already made changes to the next version, so maybe I have to upgrade first and then check whatever I think was missing. Apart from that, I haven't really had any issues.
As for additional features, maybe they could add some enhancements regarding better memory and battery management.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I think Windows 10 is stable, and I'm able to do work for very long hours. Unfortunately, however, after some time, there are issues with battery or maybe memory management.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have never been in touch with Microsoft's technical support, but I send diagnostics when I'm able to.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Windows 7. I think the leap from Windows 7 was major because I felt that it was not very secure and I think it was ending its support. Because of this, I focused more on having a more stable OS, which was Windows 10. Windows 10 is more stable and secure than previous versions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process was fairly simple. I didn't really have to handle installation because it was pre-installed on my laptop when I bought it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 was pre-installed when I bought my laptop, so I haven't had to deal with any licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten. I would recommend Windows 10 to others, but I'm also looking to upgrade.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Telco and IT Cloud based solutions at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
It's quite simple to install
Pros and Cons
- "It's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour."
- "Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches. When the patches are installing, it slows down the PC. These changes are complex, and many processes are running simultaneously, so we experience a decrease in speed."
What is our primary use case?
Our operation is remote, and third-party vendors completely provide our PCs. We have a contract with them, so they provided the hardware and remote software installation through automation services. They have the images. Each PC is personal, and we have one for each employee in the company, so there are around 70,000 users.
We have an Office-based environment, so we work on Microsoft Office and Teams. We use this for remote connections, networking, and whatever. A lot of our activities are based on Microsoft Teams.
How has it helped my organization?
This isn't related to Windows 10, but rather the application that works on top. Teams is a good application, and it has provided excellent support for us in terms of exchanging information remotely during the pandemic. Teams is an important tool for us, and so are the others like Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches. When the patches are installing, it slows down the PC. These changes are complex, and many processes are running simultaneously, so we experience a decrease in speed.
Another thing that could be useful is the ability to create virtual machines inside to have a hypervisor if it's possible. That way, we could use the operating system to create new virtual machines, allowing us to add special installations that might be useful for personal projects. But this is complex, but it could meet the market demand. VMware is the most widely used system globally, and Oracle is also common. So it would be great if we had something that could be used inside the operating system without installing something on top.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows 10 for three or four years. We had a recent upgrade, and I think we'll be moving toward Windows 11 soon.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 isn't always stable. But we have an automated patching system, and we're required to install a lot of patches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our platform is 16 gigabytes, and we primarily use i5-based processors. For our typical use, this hardware is fine. We connect through the usual tools to our test plant, and we use normally Linux or Unix-based environments for development. The PCs are primarily used for office applications.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had an earlier version of Windows on our PCs. And about 15 years ago, we had a solution based on Sun Microsystems, so we used Unix. Windows 10 isn't as stable. That's why I prefer the macOS configuration. It's also less stable than the Unix-based Sun Microsystems setup we used some time ago.I think Windows is easier to use for office applications. But I wouldn't recommend it for industrial or telecom applications because I think many things need to be adjusted continuously, so I don't like this.
How was the initial setup?
I can install Windows 10 but not in our office because our external support provides it. However, I also have experience installing the full stack on a personal PC, so I think it's easy to do. I don't like the automatic installation of the patches because it's managed internally by the OS. In Unix, it's possible to make some changes. But the bottom line is that it's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. Microsoft should fix their releases as much as possible before putting them out. When I first installed Windows 10, I had to implement a lot of patches every week. This is not good. And even if we have a support service that prevents malware, we need to install antivirus and check every day. This isn't a problem for Unix-based platforms, which have more resilience for that. It depends on the use case. If you want to use Windows 10 for office applications, it's okay, but I wouldn't recommend it for industrial applications.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Associate Software Development Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
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."
- "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."
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.
Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Good appearance, runs many application, but speed could improve
Pros and Cons
- "When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good."
- "The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 to run applications that I can learn from, such as Tableau, Power Applications, and Power Automate.
What is most valuable?
When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good.
What needs improvement?
The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In my organization, we have more than 10,000 people using Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
When I have issues with my personal computer there are options in the Windows itself, to report back to the organization. It has other support options, such as recovery. Since I bought the computer from Dell they are able to help me in some places but other places they cannot. Windows 10 does become slower in comparison to Windows XP.
With respect to my organization, most of the issues are taken care of by the IT department.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using a computer with Windows XP and I did not have a choice to switch to Windows 10. It is what came with the laptop I purchased. If you want to purchase a computer right now you will receive a computer with Windows 11 preinstalled.
How was the initial setup?
I've not installed Windows 10 because I received it preloaded in the system from Dell. However, I did install Windows XP, but I have not installed Windows 11 yet.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 came preinstalled on my laptop, I am not sure the price.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to others if their systems have more than 8GB RAM. If anyone is having 4GB or less, then Windows XP is much better. However, Windows XP is now obsolete, it's not in the market right now.
I rate Windows 10 a six out of ten because of the speed issues. It takes a lot of time to load, especially if it's on lower RAM, such as 4GB RAM, it's quite slow.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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