We are forced to use Windows 10 because most of our applications work on it and the majority of our systems are Windows, we have to use it.
IT Support Team Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Good performance, simple installation, but security could improve
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has good performance. However, I personally prefer Mac."
- "Windows 10 could improve its security and they have not added anything extra to the solution from the previous versions."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution has good performance. However, I personally prefer Mac.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could improve its security and they have not added anything extra to the solution from the previous versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Windows 10 could improve. I have found Windows XP more stable than Windows 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Most of our 500 users are using this solution in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Mac systems.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install, and it tasks a maximum of two hours to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution myself.
We have one IT employee that supports each of our units for this solution. For every 100 users, we would require one IT technician.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a standard license to use Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
In general, I don't recommend Windows 10. If it is for personal use, I always advise others to avoid Windows for personal use and to use Mac. I'm very familiar with the Mac. I'm using Mac for my personal use. I always advise Mac for personal use, but for business, I always recommend Windows.
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.

Technology Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Excellent performance with good stability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work."
- "The pricing could always be lower."
What is our primary use case?
We need some operating system, a means to work, which is why we use Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work. It works well and is stable. The performance is good.
The initial setup is simple.
The solution has the potential to scale.
What needs improvement?
I cannot recall coming across any shortcomings or missing features.
The pricing could always be lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been dealing with the solution for two years. We haven't used it for that long.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's a reliable operating system. It's much more stable than the older version.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and, if a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
How are customer service and support?
I might not have encountered cases where I needed to contact any technical teams. I was able to solve a few of the problems simply by looking them up on Google. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive their services are.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The process is complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We would prefer if Microsoft's pricing was a bit less.
We only pay for the license. We don't have to pay extra for ancillary services, technical support, or features.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I haven't given it a perfect mark as there is always room for some form of improvement, even on solutions that work quite well.
I'd recommend it to other users and companies.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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BigFix Technical Advisor at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy installation, stable, scalable and has 24/7 technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
With Windows 10, we can perform in-place updates. We are capable of handling compliance management and we can apply a patch software distribution.
What is most valuable?
I like that I can patch and campaign software distribution.
The performance is good.
I haven't found that it needs any improvements. We are able to patch all of our machines. We haven't had any issues with this operating system.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for five or six years.
I am using the 2019 Windows Operating system. We are using the latest version.
It can be deployed both on-premises and in the cloud.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is common with all products. Windows 10 is a very scalable product.
Most of the users in our organization use Linux.
We have plans to increase our usage.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. They are available 24/7.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am also using Linux as well as Red Hat, which is a requirement of the organization. We haven't switched.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
The installation process is quick. We install the agent in the machines, in five minutes. It does not require a lot of time.
This solution will be maintained by two to three admins, not that much.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to complete the installation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are thinking of using it.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine 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.
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Good performance, security, and user interface
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good."
- "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is useful for running computers and applications.
This solution is deployed on-premise.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since its launch, so for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before implementing Windows 10, I was using Windows 7, and before that, I was using Windows XP. I switched because I was just upgrading to a newer version.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy and straightforward. I did it myself, and it took about 30 minutes. For deployment and maintenance, we have a team of about four admins.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We need to pay for licensing to use Windows 10. Any time we change the computers, we have to pay, and it's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten and would 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.
Technology Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Plenty of features, simple installation, but more hardware compatibility needed
Pros and Cons
- "I have found most of the general features useful."
- "The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 primarily to run Microsoft Office.
What is most valuable?
I have found most of the general features useful.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have approximately 3,500 people in my organization that use this solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple, it only takes a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing scheme could improve for Windows 10. There is an annual license required for the use of this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 s 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.
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable with an easy initial setup and solid capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10."
- "The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running our personal applications, or business applications.
What is most valuable?
So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10.
It's a very stable product.
The initial setup is very simple and quite straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I can't recall exactly how long I have used the solution, however, it has been a few years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is great. There are no bugs. It's not glitchy. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is pretty reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution before implementing Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's very easy, very straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process.
I cannot recall the exact amount of time the implementation actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We did not need an integrator or consultant. The implementation was all delivered centrally by a project team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We would appreciate the product more if it was less expensive in general.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options before adopting this product.
What other advice do I have?
As we are on the cloud deployment version, we are always on the latest deployment of Windows 10.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're happy with its capabilities in general.
I would recommend the product to other organizations and other users as well.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Functional Consultant at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Great operating system that is stable and straightforward to setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has been issue-free."
- "In general, the price could always be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution as our operating system. We use it to run our business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been issue-free. The performance is good.
The initial setup is straightforward.
What needs improvement?
In general, the price could always be cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution since the day it was released. It's been a while at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance has been great. I would rate the solution's level of performance at an eight out of ten. It's stable. We haven't had issues. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 350 people in our organization using the product right now.
As of right now, we have no plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
We don't really need the assistance of technical support as we have the internal expertise and they can help us if we get stuck on something. Therefore, I wouldn't be able to rate their level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have always used Windows. We simply updated our previous Windows system to Windows 10 when it was released.
How was the initial setup?
I have found the solution to be very easy to set up. The implementation process is simple and not difficult at all.
We have four individuals that can handle deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing could be lowered a bit to help keep it affordable.
Currently, we pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been satisfied with it in general.
I would recommend the solution to others considering implementing it.
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.
Lead architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
Performs well, easy to use, but too much preloaded information
Pros and Cons
- "I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users."
- "There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position."
What is our primary use case?
I'm not using the server version, I'm using the desktop edition on my laptop for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users.
What needs improvement?
There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position.
The security should improve because there are a lot of packets that have to be delivered, and that will take time to install.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Windows solutions for 20 years and I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. however, it could be better.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 1,000 users in my organization that use this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had direct support from Microsoft but I have used our IT support in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Mac OS.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and does not take a lot of time.
What about the implementation team?
The updates are done automatically in the background, you do not need to touch anything.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. It is good for users that have not used Linux, unit commands operating systems or Mac systems.
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.

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