Octavian Enache - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Officer at TBI Bank
Real User
Top 10
An operating system that is easy to install, but it could be more stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward."
  • "It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better."

What is our primary use case?

I have a couple of versions. On the business laptop, I use the business version. On my personal laptop, I also use Windows 10 that I bought. I use it for both personal and professional use.

What is most valuable?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What needs improvement?

It would be better if it were more stable. Security could also be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's not really stable, and it should be improved. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this operating system by myself at home. At work, it was installed by the IT team. The time depends on the hardware—roughly 20 minutes.

What other advice do I have?

I wouldn't recommend this operating system to potential users.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a six.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Manager , Digital Transformation, Strategy & Transformation at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Easy to use, high performance, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has high performance and is easy to work with."
  • "In a new release, Microsoft could improve their Internet Explorer browser. It does not work as well for all sites as other browsers do, such as Google Chrome."

What is our primary use case?

I have using Windows 10 to run personal applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution has high performance and is easy to work with.

What needs improvement?

In a new release, Microsoft could improve their Internet Explorer browser. It does not work as well for all sites as other browsers do, such as Google Chrome.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable and reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 4,000 people in my organization using this solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and takes approximately one hour.

What about the implementation team?

Our IT team does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would 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
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Business Transformation Advisory at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
GUI has been greatly enhanced and it has the single click advantage
Pros and Cons
  • "The GUI has been enhanced and it supports the 365 suite."
  • "Lack of alerts when there are issues with connectivity or power surges."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Windows 10 is for any type of office work - emails, remote connectivity, document management, storage and the like. I'm an associate partner. 

What is most valuable?

From a user standpoint, the GUI has been enhanced as well as some add-ons with respect to news, forecasts, GPS. I think overall there are some good features and it has the single click advantage. Also, the entire integration supports the 365 Suite.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see some sort of technical notification service reminder regarding hardware health. It's a feature that could help because I get quite a lot of Microsoft Office crashes. It asks whether you want to report them and then the notification disappears into thin air. I also think that task manager needs to be a little more graphical in nature, with more user analytics and I'd also like to know usages so I can run an operating system sometimes, multitasking, things like that. There are sometimes connectivity issues when there is any sort of power fluctuation with the adapter or from the main, and I think that area needs improvement. If there are power surges, or the adapter is not able to send the required power to the BIOS, there should be alerts. The other big one for me is integration with the hardware so that, for example, a user can know if there's a problem of dead pixels on the screen, some sort of predictive analytics on that front would be helpful. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for about three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable despite some crashes that I've experienced. On the whole it's performance has improved and optimization-wise, the issues are not generally visible to the end user. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

They've done a good job from a scalability perspective because if you look at the different systems that are enabled, the operating system does a good job.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution, it's been tried and tested over years and I am very comfortable with it. At the end of the day, it's about affordability, and Microsoft OS stands out from that perspective.

I rate the solution eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT Manager – Information Technology Office at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Offers helpful technical support, is easy to use, and has a simple initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is easy to use."
  • "I would prefer it if the solution was cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for my personal needs. I use it for browsing the internet and things like that. It's fairly basic usage.

What is most valuable?

I'm generally using the solution as it is the latest option from Microsoft and I prefer the most up-to-date products with the latest features. 

The updates are good and not particularly invasive.

The interface is easy to use. Overall, it's quite good and easy to navigate.

The initial setup is not difficult. It's pretty straightforward.

I have found the solution to be quite stable.

Technical support has always been helpful.

What needs improvement?

There is nothing particularly unique or special about the solution.

For security reasons, they should continue to update certain aspects. It would make the solution safer in the long run.

The stability could always be strengthened.

I would prefer it if the solution was cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution from the beginning - since it launched. It's been many years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've never faced any issues with stability. For my usage, I have found it to be very reliable. there are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze.

That said, stability could always be a bit better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I only use the solution on my PC. I have not attempted to scale the product. I wouldn't be able to really determine how scalable it is.

I have no plans to increase usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

While I haven't contacted technical support for myself, I have for my business, and I have found Microsoft support to be helpful and responsive. I'm satisfied with the level of support I have gotten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. 

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

The solution is a bit expensive, and it would always be preferable if it didn't cost as much as it does. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a Windows 10 user. I use it on my own personal PC as well as at work.

We are using the latest version of the solution. We use the most up-to-date as we routinely update the product.

The system, as it is right now, is sufficient for my purposes. 

I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

At this time, finding that it meets my needs, I would rate the product at a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Efficient, stable, and quick to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "Everyone uses Windows 10 and they are very familiar with how to operate it. You don't need to do intensive training."
  • "There are no missing features."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for Windows processes. We only work on Windows. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is stable. 

We are able to integrate what we need to.

The product works very well.

We found the initial setup to be quite straightforward. The deployment is fast as well. 

The security has gotten much better over the years. Several years ago, it was not as good as it is now. 

There are fewer updates and it's a very efficient product.

Everyone uses Windows 10 and they are very familiar with how to operate it. You don't need to do intensive training. 

What needs improvement?

So far, the solution offers everything we need and we are happy with its capabilities. There are no missing features.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've likely been using the solution for more than ten years at this point. It's been over a decade and we've used it for quite a long time. We started using it around the time it was launched. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been stable over the years. It doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. The performance is pretty good. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

While I cannot speak to how scalable the solution is, I would say that it is scalable enough for our purposes. 

We have about 1,000 people using the solution currently.

How are customer service and technical support?

We've never had any issues with technical support. They have always been knowledgeable and ready to assist. It's very easy to browse forums and find answers to your questions. We're quite satisfied with the availability of assistance. 

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

Previous to this solution, we used Windows 7. We simply moved to Windows 10 in order to upgrade our Windows. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is very straightforward and simple in terms of having to do an initial setup. It's not too difficult. 

It only takes about an hour to deploy the solution. It's fast and easy.

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. It works very well for our organization. 

I would recommend the product to other users and organizations. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Beneficial graphical interface, easy to use, and user friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface."
  • "The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as ERP and cloud solutions.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use, user-friendly, and has a good graphical interface.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by limiting the number of updates they have because while the update is happening there is a reduction in system performance. When attempting to work it is non-productive.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it was first launched.

How are customer service and technical support?

We had some issues with Windows 10 on a Microsoft Surface Pro. Windows 10 was not able to find the wireless hardware. We were in contact with the support regarding this issue and they have sent out a new product.

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

There is a license required for the use of this solution and the cost is in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 rupees.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Technology Strategy Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Reliable, with many updates and patching through the cloud, and it's easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required."
  • "The price could be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

The operating system is the heart of the laptop or the heart of your system. It is where you use all your applications. Underneath the operating system is where you have the processor. 

In order to run all of your applications, you need to use the operating system.

What is most valuable?

It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required. It is done through the internet and gone are the days where you needed a disc for the updates.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for three years.

I use it on my laptop, but the upgrades are done through the cloud.

I am using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is not something that really applies to an operating system. It's not an application that is run for 10 users as an example.

We have 5,000 peoplein our organization who are using Windows 10.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have an IT team that deals with technical support. They have a better view of what the support is like.

Microsoft is such a large corporation, I am sure they have very good technical support.

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

I have always used Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. Windows 10 is standardized. It's easy.

There really isn't any maintenance required. it's pretty easy. You need to update and run some security tests and maybe some patching, but there are pop-ups that come up to click, making it super easy.

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

I am not sure about the pricing. It might be $1,000 per license. The price goes down by the number of licenses.

The price could be cheaper. Not very cheap but cheaper.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows 10 to anyone who wants to use this as an operating system.

I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Owner at Richard Duggan Pty Ltd
Real User
Top 20
Flexible, scales well, and is stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It is flexible and it is easy to use."
  • "The security features need improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I need Windows for everything that I do.

What is most valuable?

It is flexible and it is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The security features need improvement. Security is important for everything that we do.

I would like to see more integration, as it is something that is important for us.

The performance can be improved; it is not very clear how you can increase the performance of Windows.

For the ordinary user, there should be some optimization of things that you are told to do from time to time. Most people don't know what to do.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows since it was available.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It scales well.

Most of everyone that I know who uses a PC is using Windows.

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

I have not used any other operating system other than Windows.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the initial setup but I believe that it is straightforward.

As a company, you need someone to configure this solution and maintain it.

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

I do not have to pay for the license, it was included in the initial cost.

What other advice do I have?

I would absolutely recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Windows a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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