I'm using Windows 10 on my company laptop.
Senior Account Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
It does its job, but it can performance can be unpredictable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a pretty standard platform. It does its job."
- "Windows 10 is a typical Microsoft operating system. Sometimes it doesn't work, and it constantly needs fixing in terms of upgrades, patches, etc."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a pretty standard platform.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 is a typical Microsoft operating system. Sometimes it doesn't work, and it constantly needs fixing in terms of upgrades, patches, etc. It does its job, but it can be unpredictable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 since it was first released.
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How are customer service and support?
I had a big problem with Microsoft support.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 seven out of 10.
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MIS Specialist at a agriculture with 201-500 employees
User-friendly interface, but not so stable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is quite user friendly."
- "Windows 10 is not so stable sometimes. We've seen bugs before, so we contacted Microsoft technical support and they resolved it."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Windows 10 on my work computer to run personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is quite user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for the last two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is not so stable sometimes. We've seen bugs before, so we contacted Microsoft technical support and they resolved it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Not so much scalable.
How was the initial setup?
Our systems came with Windows 10 already installed.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 six out of 10. I can recommend it.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Storage Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, useful online support, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as VMware and Virtual Pass.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
How are customer service and support?
There is a lot of support online. I had a problem with Windows 10 but I used the help online and I was able to fix the problem.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used previously Windows 7 and Windows 8.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Regional Operations Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to install and use
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "I am not so happy with the performance. All else is good, but the performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running one's personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use. We are very used to using Windows, starting from their 3.1 version. This is the only reason we stick with it.
What needs improvement?
I am not so happy with the performance. All else is good, but the performance could be better.
The user interface could be more interesting, more user-friendly.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted tech support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only did upgrading. We used Windows 10 prior to Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
The solution came pre-installed. I have done installations of the earlier versions of Windows. This is easy.
The installation process lasted roughly an hour.
What about the implementation team?
One can do the installation on one's own. My IT background allows me to handle it independently, but I believe this can be done by oneself even without such a background.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution came pre-installed on my computer, so I did not incur a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Operations Manager at Cognitive Global
Mostly stable and setup isn't complicated
Pros and Cons
- "Windows setup isn't very complicated. Mostly, we have someone proficient in Windows to do our installations."
- "Windows setup isn't very complicated."
- "At the beginning of the year, there was a Windows patch update that created a lot of problems for our customers. They kept on getting the blue screen."
For how long have I used the solution?
This is a new laptop, so I've been using it for less than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't had any issues with my system. But at the beginning of the year, there was a Windows patch update that created a lot of problems for our customers. They kept on getting the blue screen. I believe it was a patch update in February at the beginning of the year, if I'm not mistaken. So, we were getting a lot of calls. Yeah, that was the only issue I found. But otherwise, Windows was totally fine because we are all familiar with it.
How are customer service and support?
So far, Microsoft support has been okay. But then again, we have in-house support. So, before it goes to the Microsoft team, most issues are handled by our team. We have a structured support team, so I haven't had any problems so far.
How was the initial setup?
Windows setup isn't very complicated. Mostly, we have someone proficient in Windows to do our installations. It's not something normal users deal with. So if you ask an average user, they might say it's a bit complex, but otherwise, no.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We primarily use yearly subscriptions because organizations prefer bundled packages that you pay for annually. We also recommend that. Who wants to pay every month?
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
Stable, easy to install, but the licensing model should be easier
Pros and Cons
- "The overall performance is good."
- "Windows 10 is the operating system that is used for everything."
- "I would like to see an easier licensing system."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our client's operating system.
We have a large number of customers who use Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows Server. We also use 2019 and, on occasion, 2016.
We are resellers.
Windows 10 is the operating system that is used for everything. It serves as our Active Directory server, as well as our file server and database server.
What is most valuable?
The overall performance is good.
For how long have I used the solution?
We use a new operating system as soon as it is released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
Windows 10 is used by five people in our company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use and virtualize every operating system.
We are skilled in and use Linux, Microsoft Windows, and also Unix.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 is easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
This solution was installed entirely by us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would like to see an easier licensing system.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
We are satisfied with this operating system.
I would 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.
Cloud & Virtualization Solutions Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, straightforward installation, but could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is very easy to use."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is very easy to use.
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?
The solution could be more stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Ubuntu Linux and all the Windows operating systems from Windows 3.1 to Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others because it is very to use.
I rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Consultant- Networking Services at STS
A versatile and easy to install solution which is stable, scalable and performs well
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is versatile and allows for easy installation."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running my personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is versatile and allows for easy installation. It is stable and boasts good performance.
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 a long time, a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and has good performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scaled.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past I used Windows 7, upgraded to Windows 8 and, subsequently, to Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install.
This process lasted less than an hour.
What about the implementation team?
The technical team responsible for the deployment consists of five people.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for an annual license.
What other advice do I have?
Our organization has 350 users making use of the solution.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Co-Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Stable and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "What I like about Windows 10 most is its stability."
- "The license for Windows 10 is a little bit expensive."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for running personal and business applications. The company where I am working is a little bit small for the moment, so it's about 300 users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What I like about Windows 10 most is its stability.
How are customer service and support?
I used Microsoft tech support a long time ago but not for Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was easy to install. I'm not sure how long it took, but it was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license for Windows 10 is a little bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10.
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 Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 201-500 employees
Stable and easy to use with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is very straightforward."
- "While we would always prefer a lower cost for licensing the product, for the kind of quality the software system is providing, I cannot complain."
- "We'd always be happier if the enterprise version was a little bit lower in price."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for everything. We just don't use any other version at the moment. For the last four, five years, we are just using this one version, Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
The performance of the solution is good. We have found the product to be stable.
The interface is also good and it is very easy to use.
The initial setup is very straightforward.
What needs improvement?
So far, the solution has been very good. I cannot recall coming across any missing features. There's nothing I would add at this time.
We'd always be happier if the enterprise version was a little bit lower in price.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for four or five years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and we have found the performance to be very good overall.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have close to 200 people using the solution at this time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For the last few years, we haven't used anything but Windows. We upgraded from Windows 7, which is what we used previously.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's not overly difficult or complex. A user shouldn't struggle to set it up.
In terms of deployment, you do need more people and more time if you have to do it in multiple geographical locations. In our case, we use around 10, and they cover our locations very well.
In terms of maintenance, just to look after the OS and all those things, we have a team of five.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While we would always prefer a lower cost for licensing the product, for the kind of quality the software system is providing, I cannot complain. You get pretty good value.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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