I'm using Windows 10 to run personal and business applications. Otherwise, I'm using Windows Server.
Manager- Projects at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
More stable than previous versions
Pros and Cons
- "Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable."
- "It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the next version of Windows had more integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Compared to previous Microsoft services and Windows versions, Windows 10 is a lot more stable.
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How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've been using Windows since Windows 95. In the past, we've used Linux but not recently.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was preloaded on my system so there was no installation.
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Associate Vice President at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Has a stable operating system
Pros and Cons
- "All I can say is that it's a very stable operating system."
- "Windows 10 needs to be a little bit more secure."
What is our primary use case?
You can use Windows 10 for multiple things, but we are using it for our business requirements.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 needs to be a little bit more secure. We're getting patches and updates from time to time.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows 10 ever since it was first released. We upgraded our systems from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a few months after it launched.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
All I can say is that it's a very stable operating system.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 was pre-loaded onto our machines, but installing the operating system takes around half an hour at most.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our computers came pre-loaded with Windows 10, so we paid everything up front.
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
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Owner with 11-50 employees
Reliable, easy to install, and has a good search feature
Pros and Cons
- "The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable."
- "It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our operating system. We use it to run Studio IDE which is the software we use to develop the software.
What is most valuable?
The most useful element of this solution is its search capabilities.
The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable.
What needs improvement?
Allowing us to follow up by email, for example, might improve the company approval process. The workflow could be improved.
It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance. There is room for improvement in troubleshooting.
It's not always easy to use Microsoft Teams through the browser or an app. When there is a collaborative meeting, they should make it easier for the user to connect right away. When we get an invitation from someone outside, we have a hard time accepting it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
We are always using the latest version, it updates automatically.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Although Windows 10 receives regular upgrades, we have experienced performance issues on occasion.
This version of Windows is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable, in my opinion.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used prior versions of Windows, and I believe Windows 10 has improved stability.
How was the initial setup?
I found the initial setup to be simple.
It took 30 minutes to complete the first installation.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to complete the installation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license for Windows 10 was included when we purchased our notebook.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are considering it.
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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Senior Executive at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
It's pretty easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "We've been using Windows for a long time, and I think it's pretty easy to use."
- "They should have something like a dashboard where users can tune the performance. After using Windows 10 for a while, the operating system starts to slow down. It does not operate like it did when you first installed it."
What is most valuable?
We've been using Windows for a long time, and I think it's pretty easy to use.
What needs improvement?
They should have something like a dashboard where users can tune the performance. After using Windows 10 for a while, the operating system starts to slow down. It does not operate like it did when you first installed it. So, in the long run, I don't know what the cache is holding and how it's slowing down the operating system's performance. The same goes for the Microsoft Office applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 ever since it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm not sure about Windows' scalability because I don't specialize in this operating system. I deal with networks.
How are customer service and support?
My colleagues are pleased with Microsoft's support.
How was the initial setup?
Installing Windows 10 is quite easy. You can get your system up and running in less than 30 minutes by yourself. We have three engineers responsible for maintaining our Windows systems.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think for Windows 10, you only have to pay once.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. I would recommend it.
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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.
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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"
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.
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.
DevOps Strategist at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Stable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "If the Windows 10 license could be cheaper, that would be better. Generally, a reduced price is always beneficial for consumers."
What is our primary use case?
We're using a combination of Windows Server and Red Hat Linux on servers. Our user base is around 12,000-plus. I use Windows 10 for personal and business applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows 10 since it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 hasn't crashed much since I've been using it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not had any experience trying to scale up Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
I'm satisfied with Window support.
How was the initial setup?
It was automatically upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. The whole process took about one and a half hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If the Windows 10 license could be cheaper, that would be better. Generally, a reduced price is always beneficial for consumers.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a nine out of 10. We are recommending it for all of our new clients.
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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