Information Management Specialist at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
User-friendly, scalable, and offers good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is very good."
  • "The solution could offer better integration capabilities."

What is our primary use case?

We are primarily using the solution to run various Microsoft applications and Microsoft 365. 

What is most valuable?

The product is stable and reliable. The performance is very good.

We have found the solution to be quite easy to use. It's user-friendly and simple to navigate around. 

The product is very scalable.

Technical support is very good. 

What needs improvement?

The solution could offer better integration capabilities. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for a couple of years at this point. It's been a while. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is excellent. The performance is great. There are no bugs or glitches and  don't recall it ever crashing or freezing. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have found the solution to be scalable. IF a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem at all. 

In my organization, there are about 350 users that use the product.

How are customer service and support?

We've contacted technical support in the past and they were good. They are helpful and responsive. I was satisfied with the level of service on offer. 

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

We did not previously use a different operating system. We have always used Microsoft.

How was the initial setup?

I did not personally handle the initial setup and therefore cannot speak to how straightforward or difficult the process was, or how long it took.

I'm not sure how many technical team members are needed to handle deployment and maintenance tasks. 

What about the implementation team?

Our IT team handled the installation process for us.

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

We do pay a yearly licensing fee. I cannot speak to the exact terms or costs, however. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with Microsoft.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We have enjoyed using it over the years. We are satisfied with its capabilities. 

I would recommend the solution to other organizations.

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Senior System Administrator at Debre Markos University
Real User
Top 20
Easy to install and has good support.
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to install and has good information."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution for running personal applications.

Most of our users have it installed on their laptops and desktops.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to install and has good information.

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 three years.

We are using the latest version.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is good.

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

Previously, I used Windows 7.

How was the initial setup?

It's easy to install.

It can be deployed in 20 or 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Sr Reporter at a media company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use, user friendly, and highly reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use and user-friendly."
  • "The solution could improve by adding more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for our operating system which has lots of applications that are integrated that we use. Windows 10 is our client's operating system and Windows Server is our server-providing system.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use and user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by adding more dashboards.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately eight months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be scalable.

We have 150 systems using this solution.

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

We use Windows Server.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and took approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution.

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

The solution is not expensive and there is a license required.

What other advice do I have?

This is a renowned operating system from Microsoft, it is the most widely used operating system in the world. Windows 10 is excellent.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.

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HR Operations Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Easy to set up and customize with helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "We've found the scalability to be good."
  • "Nowadays, everything needs to be online, which I do not prefer. I prefer a few files, few applications to be available offline without connecting to the cloud."

What is our primary use case?

We're primarily using the solution as an operating system.

What is most valuable?

I do prefer the dark mode. They did not have a dark mode on Windows 8 or XP.

The product offers very good customizations. 

The initial setup is straightforward. 

The stability is very good. 

We've found the scalability to be good.

Technical support is helpful.

What needs improvement?

Nowadays, everything needs to be online, which I do not prefer. I prefer a few files, few applications to be available offline without connecting to the cloud.

I don't like that Skype has been discontinued and so is Internet Explorer. Those kinds of things, things you are really comfortable with and do not have much of a footprint on your computer, those are getting eliminated.

I'd like them to work on building tools that take up less space, as I tend to work offline. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for a long time. I've used it since it was originally rolled out. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good and I find it to be a reliable OS. That said, at certain times it takes a lot of time to get those patches updated. That's every now and then, however, apart from that, it's fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of scaling, for us, it was pretty much a comprehensive rollout, so I don't see any problems there. The product can scale. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We've reached out to technical support in the past. We find Microsoft to be helpful and responsive. We are satisfied with their level of service. 

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

This is the only operating system I am using at the moment. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's straightforward and simple. 

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

I don't handle payment resolutions and therefore cannot speak to the licensing for this product. I'm not sure how much we pay or if we license it in monthly or yearly increments. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with Microsoft. 

I'm using the latest version of the solution at this time. 

Compared to previous Windows iterations, this is a great OS. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. 

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Security consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Mature, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use it as a secure operating system. I'm using an operating system in an environment like a bank. Right now, it's a trendy system to use.

What is most valuable?

Windows is a mature product now and it's secure enough compared to its past versions. There are other operating systems, even if you like Linux or Mac, however, this product now has an acceptable risk level and it's improved over the years.

I'm in a banking environment and I'll see people are using the operating system for everything.

The solution is stable.

The product is easy to install.

What needs improvement?

What I am expecting is that soon this will be their last product for me, however, if they go for the next Windows version, that they'll definitely change the kernel to Linux from the current one. Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product.

There likely should be fewer releases going forward. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for around two years at this point. It's been a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. We had an issue only once about three months ago, where there was an update after which there was application crashed. That said, as a whole, yes, it is a stable operating system.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's an operating system, and therefore, there isn't really anything about it that needs to scale. It's not an aspect that you need to worry about.

We have 5,000 users on the solution currently.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't directly deal with technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are. 

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

I've used multiple solutions in the past, including Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu - both server and client versions.

I've been switching the operating system based on requirements since 2008. Before 2008, I would stick to Windows only.

How was the initial setup?

The product is very simple to implement. Any kid can install it. It's just a matter of clicks. Nowadays, almost every operating system is a matter of clicks. Installation is not an issue.

I'm not sure how much of a technical team we have to handle any maintenance responsibilities. 

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pleased with its overall capabilities.

Whether or not I would recommend the solution depends on the company. If it's working on open source, then it should stick to Linux. If it's working on closed source too and the company is not worried about the source or any application on the Linux system, then they should remain on Windows. Basically, it depends on the usage.

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IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
  • "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."

What is our primary use case?

I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in. 

What is most valuable?

First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.

Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right. 

Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures. 

So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10. 

What needs improvement?

I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory. 

So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation. 

I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out. 

The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install. 

Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence. 

What about the implementation team?

While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done. 

What other advice do I have?

There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.

The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool. 

I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.

Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users. 

I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.

As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as an eight out of ten. 

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Manager at global trading
Real User
High application compatibility, easy to install, and most stable version
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Windows 10 is the most supportive operating system that you can find. Everything can run on it."
  • "In an upcoming release, I would like the Windows files themselves to be able to be adjusted in a way they are not as easy to open or access. There are times when you can make a simple mistake in a Windows file and the whole operating system could become corrupted, the files should be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for my own work outside of my company for many purposes, such as program testing, development of applications, and email.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Windows 10 is the most supportive operating system that you can find. Everything can run on it.

What needs improvement?

In an upcoming release, I would like the Windows files themselves to be able to be adjusted in a way they are not as easy to open or access. There are times when you can make a simple mistake in a Windows file and the whole operating system could become corrupted, the files should be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable but the previous versions were not, such as Windows 8.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are many versions of this solution, such as Home and Professional, that provide different levels of scalability. However, if you would like even more scalability there is Windows Server.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy. If you have a decent CPU the installation should only take approximately one hour.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself.

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

There is a license for this solution and it is a one-time purchase.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Technical Manager at Sunivy
Real User
Good customization and good from a technical perspective but is difficult for non-technical users
Pros and Cons
  • "The customization of the solution is easy."
  • "It would be ideal if the solution itself was less technical so a person like myself could more easily access it and understand it."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for work purposes.

What is most valuable?

From a technical perspective, it's very good.

The customization of the solution is easy.

What needs improvement?

I'm not sure of any shortcomings with the solution, however, I myself am not very technical.

It would be ideal if the solution itself was less technical so a person like myself could more easily access it and understand it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five years at this point.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is very good. We don't have issues with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's good and reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale well. If a company needs to scale it, it should be able to do so without a problem.

We have about ten people using the product currently.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never directly contacted technical support, therefore, I can't speak to their level of knowledge or responsiveness.

How was the initial setup?

It's my understanding that the initial setup is not straightforward. It's a bit difficult.

If I recall correctly, the deployment process took about two weeks.

What other advice do I have?

We're a seller of Microsoft and we also use the product as well. In our country, one of the main products is Microsoft and many businesses use it.

I don't really have enough experience to really make a strong recommendation for the solution.

Overall, I would rate the solution six out of ten. We don't use it so much.

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