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Kaveesha Liyanage - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at University of Huddersfield
Real User
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
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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IT specialist at IGFEJ
Real User
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
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
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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IT Solutions Architect at nds Netzwerksysteme GmbH
Real User
Reliable and well-known, but licensing could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The usability is satisfactory."
  • "Windows explorer does not support two windows systems."

What is our primary use case?

While we use this solution, we also sell it. 

We sell Windows, and we install it for our customers.

How has it helped my organization?

I don´t think that Windows 10 has improved our organization. In fact, Microsoft has reached a standard in nearly all branches to be the standard OS for the most common things. So nearly in every branch we sell PCs or sell maintenance we have to do it with Microsoft Software, especially with Microsoft OS.

What is most valuable?

It is well-known. I use it because everyone is using it.

The usability is satisfactory.

What needs improvement?

Windows explorer does not support two Windows systems. For example, in Mac OS, you can open tabs such as your windows browsers, and you can switch between devices or file systems. This can't be done in Windows Explorer. You have to open two separate windows and you can only do this when your monitor is large enough, or if you have more than one monitor.

The licensing should be more flexible.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is now nearly also over eight years old. One of the main topics that help this OS to be so popular is, that most software that is written on this planet is working with, that nearly every device that has a USB connection could be recognized by your computer. Windows 10 is stable and has good scalability.

How are customer service and support?

We have not reached out to technical support. If Windows has a problem, we can usually fix it ourselves. We also rely on Google for assistance.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

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

In private, I use Mac OS, which I prefer to Windows 10.

I have used several operating systems, as well as Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Planner.

How was the initial setup?

I do not install this solution, my technical colleagues install it.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution in-house.

What was our ROI?

As I mentioned above, Microsoft doesn´t give resellers the opportunity to gain real money with the product itself. Microsoft wants the partners to build themselves some solutions around their ecosystem. But Microsoft did not understand, that most resellers are not inevitably software programmers or designers. Most of the resellers are solution providers in a maybe "older" category of service.

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

The licensing fees could be more flexible.

Some of the issues we're having are when your company wants a license or when we don't know if that license can be merged. It is extremely difficult for Microsoft as a company because Microsoft is based in the United States and we live in Germany. We also have other options available here. In this regard, Microsoft is very rigid and unforgiving.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

On the OS side, you have no choice. You are heavily connected to the facto standard from Microsoft. Also in the matter of email client systems, if you use an exchange, you can't use other email client systems with the same comfort. The same when it comes to office programs.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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BektaşAykut Atalay - PeerSpot reviewer
Electronics Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Simple solution with great SSD speed
Pros and Cons
  • "The speed with SSD is great."
  • "Microsoft could improve the support for installing programs."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for regular office jobs and automation design.

What is most valuable?

The speed with SSD is great. Before Windows 10, it was so slow, but after Windows 10, it's ten times faster with SSD. We have been using Windows programs for about 20 years and have upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7, then to Windows 10.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft could improve the support for installing programs. It should be easy to install programs from Microsoft and search in the Microsoft Store.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for seven years. It is Windows 10 Enterprise, and we are using version 19.09.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's scalable, and we have about 1500 people using this solution in my company.

How are customer service and support?

We have never used the technical support team.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward and was the best thing we have done. We had an SSD and USB 3.0 flash disk, and it took 40 minutes.

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

We have a commercial license for all of our competitors, and it is sensitive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a nine out of ten. Regarding advice, it is very simple, and if you know how to use a computer, you can use it.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Principal Consultant at Lexington Consulting
Consultant
Top 10
System startup improved, applications run smooth, regular free upgrades, and affordable
Pros and Cons
  • "The applications seem to run smoother on this solution than they did with Windows 7."
  • "It would be great if they could make the systems boot faster but I think it is more of a function of the PC than the solutions."

What is our primary use case?

We are a small company and we use Windows 10 Professional for four of our computers.  We use Windows 11 Pro on the newer PC and will transition to it as we replace the older machines.

How has it helped my organization?

Windows 10 Professional is more stable than our previous version, Windows 7 Enterprise, for our purposes.  We've not had a single crash since installing it.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 Professional allows us to network our internal computers and share files easily. 

Startup time is faster with Windows 10 over Windows 7 Enterprise.

It is highly stable.  As mentioned above, we've not had any crashes in three years, which is amazing. 

Microsoft releases patches and updates.  And we've not had any issues with them, so far.

The applications seem to run smoother on Windows 10 Pro than they did with Windows 7.

What needs improvement?

It would be great if Microsoft could make PCs boot much faster but I think it may be more of a function of the PC's system design than the operating system.  Solid-state drives have no mechanical mechanisms making them faster than the earlier hard disk drive technology.  I'm an end-user, like most people, and want my PC to boot faster so I may begin my work.  

As I think further about Windows 10 improvement, it would be better if Microsoft could improve how their operating system stores files.  And I would like to find my information quicker without having to devise a new search strategy every time I forget where I stored a file.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since it came out. I believe it was approximately three years.  I'm still using Windows 10 on my older PC and use Windows 11 on the newer one.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It seems to be reliable. We've not had any crashes with it on any of our PCs in three years of daily heavy use.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We don't have scalability as a requirement.

How are customer service and support?

We've not had to use Microsoft customer service with Windows 10. We've used tech experts on user blogs that are available online for unusual situations with other Microsoft applications but not yet with Windows 10 Professional.  I don't know if these experts are paid or not but they usually respond within 48 hours. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

We used Windows 7 Enterprise, which was occasionally unstable, but effective overall.  Windows 10 Professional is more stable.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is automatic. Hit the go button and it installs smoothly.

What about the implementation team?

No.

What was our ROI?

We haven't calculated it, but I would estimate that the lack of crashes saved us at least 20 hours per year per PC.  Maybe, that is a bit high, but it's a ballpark guess.

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

Windows 10 was already factory installed on our new PCs.  We upgraded to Windows 10 Professional later.  For home users, the professional version is not necessary unless file sharing between PCs is a requirement.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

No.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 Professional 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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