My primary use case is for running applications on my laptop, for both personal and business use.
Principal Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Good in all aspects
Pros and Cons
- "I find all the features valuable — Windows 10 is good on all aspects."
- "The Windows driver can be cranky sometimes. Sometimes the mouse won't work or the driver software gets cranky and stops working, so I have to reboot. This is the only annoying problem I've had with Windows. The driver's performance could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I find all the features valuable — Windows 10 is good in all aspects.
What needs improvement?
The Windows driver can be cranky sometimes. Sometimes the mouse won't work or the driver software gets cranky and stops working, so I have to reboot. This is the only annoying problem I've had with Windows. The driver's performance could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for about two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
How was the initial setup?
I bought my laptop with Windows 10 already installed.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented through a vendor team, but it was already installed on my laptop.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution came with my laptop, so I don't know what the licensing prices are.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a ten out of ten. I haven't worked on any operating system other than this, so it's all I know, but I have no complaints. In my organization, there are 70 computers using Windows 10. I would recommend this solution.
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.
Head of Information technologies systems department at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up, quick to deploy, and has good performance
Pros and Cons
- "We use Windows due to the fact that the system is good for us and for our information system."
- "The solution offers us very good performance, the stability is very good, there aren't bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's a reliable system."
- "The interface could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily used the solution for our information systems.
What is most valuable?
The solution is okay. We use Windows due to the fact that the system is good for us and for our information system.
The performance is good and it is stable.
The initial setup is very straightforward. The deployment is fast.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
While I've used other iterations of Windows for about 15 years, for Windows 10, I have used it for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution offers us very good performance. The stability is very good. There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's a reliable system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1,000 users on the solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We didn't use a different solution. We simply used an earlier version of Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is pretty straightforward and it's easy to set up. Without deployment, it only takes maybe ten minutes. It's a quick process.
For deployment, you likely only need one engineer.
What about the implementation team?
The process is so straightforward, you can handle it yourself. You don't need an integrator or consultant to step in and assist.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no licensing subscriptions needed for this product.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Interim IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use, stable, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
- "The performance of the solution is good and it is easy to use."
- "Windows 10 could improve the security of the solution."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for running my business and personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The performance of the solution is good and it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could improve the security of the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 250 users using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft could be quicker.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We are able to do the implementation of the solution ourselves. We have a team that does the maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay annually for the licenses of Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Unstable, reboots too often, but scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The scalability of the solution is good."
- "Windows reboot too often, it is a nightmare. I hate it."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be useful for running my personal and business applications.
What needs improvement?
Windows reboot too often, it is a nightmare. I hate it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Windows for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is unstable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is good.
We have approximately 500 people in my organization using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Mac OS at home which I like a lot better.
What about the implementation team?
Our internal IT department did the implementation of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend it.
I rate Windows 10 a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has an easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "This is a stable product."
- "I recommend Windows 10 to other project managers."
- "The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability."
What needs improvement?
The security and the updates could use improvements, as well as scalability.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are 900 users using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was easy for me to do on my own.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer Windows Server. It's very stable, but I use Windows 10 in my workstations.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 to other project managers.
I rate this product an eight out of ten.
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Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use with a good user interface and helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The latest UI, user interface, is very good; it helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem."
- "The product could be more scalable."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for running my applications.
What is most valuable?
The latest UI, user interface, is very good.
It helps me with being able to multitask and run various applications in tandem.
The solution is easy to use, and I tend to use it a lot. It's running all the time.
Technical support is okay.
What needs improvement?
The product could be more scalable.
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 scalability of the solution?
The solution really isn't scalable.
70% to 80% of people in our organization are using Windows 10.The rest may be using Linux.
How are customer service and support?
I've dealt with technical support in the past and it is okay. I'm satisfied with the level of service we receive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Linux Ubuntu in our organization.
When it comes to installation, Ubuntu is easier, as there's only one command line of code needed for installing apps.
How was the initial setup?
My understanding is that the initial implementation is simple and straightforward. That said, it came pre-installed on my laptop and therefore I did not handle the process myself.
What about the implementation team?
The product came to me pre-installed on my machine.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution already comes with the Windows machine. If you have a Windows device, it comes pre-installed and therefore it's included in whatever Microsoft license you have. There isn't a monthly or yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten as I really enjoy the UI and the general usefulness of the product.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
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.
Financial Controller at a media company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use with a nice interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've pretty much used the solution without incident."
- "The stability of the solution has been very good."
- "The licensing could always be less expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been stable.
The solution is easy to use.
I've pretty much used the solution without incident.
The solution is free with the hardware. It's not expensive.
The interface is decent.
We haven't had any issues with security.
What needs improvement?
Overall, I haven't had issues and cannot recall coming across missing features.
The licensing could always be less expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about eight or so years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution has been very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance has been pretty good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use the solution personally. I haven't found the need to scale it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use a different solution before I started using Windows 10.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product comes with the hardware. It's not an expensive solution at all.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I simply use the solution personally, for myself and my applications. I'm an end-user.
It's a default solution in my company. Most people who are on Microsoft would use Windows 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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?
I'm using Windows 10 to run personal and business applications. Otherwise, I'm using Windows Server.
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.
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.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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. We're getting patches and updates from time to time."
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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant Manager at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Review about Windows 10
Pros and Cons
- "As we are talking about Microsoft, I have encountered no problems with the installation."
- "I consider the solution to be okay."
- "The solution is fine by me and I make use of it, but I am not in a position to recommend it to others."
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for ten to twenty years. Any time one uses a PC he makes use of Windows.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance and stability are not bad. The stability seems fine by me.
I cannot state definitively one way or the other if there is a need to improve the stability.
How was the initial setup?
As we are talking about Microsoft, I have encountered no problems with the installation.
What about the implementation team?
The installation can be handled on one's own.
I am not aware of how much technical team is required for the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is not in my purview and, as such, is not an area of my concern.
What other advice do I have?
I consider the solution to be okay.
I do not see a need to improve the solution's security features.
I feel the interface and dashboard are fine. I adopt it in such a way that it suits my needs.
There are several thousand people making use of the solution in my university.
The solution is fine by me and I make use of it, but I am not in a position to recommend it to others. I feel there is no alternative. As I am unfamiliar with Mac and Linux, I do not attempt their use.
I rate Windows 10 as a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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