Windows 10 Reviews

The deployment is seamless and I am familiar with it. The configuration management tools, such as SACM, are effective. Deployment is not particularly difficult for both Windows 10 and 11. The upgrade process has been smooth, and performance has significantly increased, especially in laptops. Even for older laptops, the performance has improved by at least 25%.

I do not have notes for improvement.

I have been using Windows 11 for the past two years. 

With newer applications and endpoint agents installed on Windows 10, it was somewhat challenging, however, it was not an issue with Windows itself. The challenges were related to third-party agents and their supportability. Not all agents were easy to install on top of Windows, and we have more than 40 agents.

We are facing some challenges with Windows 11 where a pop-up appears when we enter the password. It asks if we want to change it or continue with the same, which is annoying. We have informed Microsoft, but the issue is still there, and it has been more than three to four months.

Neutral

Since we procure enterprise licenses with support, it does not make much difference when it comes to support.

I would rate Windows 10 eight out of ten.

My main use cases for Windows 10 are phased out currently, mainly involving deployment of user systems and setting up Active Directory.

Hyper-V optimizes hardware usage effectively; it doesn't sap all the resources from the computer and works very stably.

Windows 10's Task View feature for multitasking performs efficiently for putting multiple windows in one screen.

Windows Defender antivirus contributes to security management in my environment.

The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

I cannot think of any areas that could be improved or additional features for Windows 10 since I have been using Windows 11 for a while now.

Better support for Windows 10 would be beneficial.

I have approximately three to four years of experience with Windows 10 and IIS.

It is reliable and stable.

The scalability of Windows 10 rates as a solid nine out of ten.

I haven't used their support system extensively, as I primarily use Reddit or Stack Overflow for assistance.

Negative

The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

I have participated in the deployment of Windows 10 multiple times.

Windows 11 operates somewhat slower than Windows 10, particularly with the UI.

I cannot identify any improvements Windows 11 offers over Windows 10, as it seemed to be an unnecessary upgrade.

I rate Windows 10 eight out of ten.

On-premises

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I use Windows 10 as my main operating system for daily business. It is part of a couple of different systems that I use, including Linux.

Windows 10 is user-friendly and intuitive. The community is larger than that of Linux, which makes finding help easier. In terms of UI and UX, I would readily rate it 10 out of 10. It is beneficial due to its cost-effectiveness compared to other competitors like Mac and Linux.

The only annoyance is the frequent updates that come almost every month or couple of months. A couple of updates could enhance the experience overall.

I have been using Windows since childhood, so for my professional experience, it has been about sixteen years.

I have contacted Microsoft support a couple of times to address encountered errors. I am satisfied with their help.

Neutral

The initial setup of Windows 10 is up to the mark as to what it needs to be. It takes approximately half an hour to set up and configure.

Windows 10 is cost-effective when compared to other competitors available such as Mac and Linux. It has different subscription models, offering various features tailored to business needs.

I have used Linux as well.

Windows 10 has some AI integrations, but I haven't used them. I would rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.

I am working with Aras PLM.

We are using Aras PLM, Windows 10 and Jira.

Teams has very good features.

We are using soft phones.

We are using Aras PLM, Windows 10 and Jira.

Teams has very good features.

It is more comfortable and it is widely used everywhere in India. Almost 80-90% of people are using Windows 10.

Microsoft Firewall is activated, but no other edge tools.

There is an issue with using Outlook, as you have to acquire a license. The basic version offered by Windows 10 does not allow direct preview of emails, requiring downloads instead. If they could allow email preview in the free version without downloading, it would be beneficial.

I have been working with this solution for the last five months.

The system is very fast and quick.

I have never needed customer service support.

Neutral

I have not used any previous solutions.

I have researched Oracle Agile PLM and Aras Innovator on my website, but feedback is not yet available for these solutions. I was wondering about other tools, particularly in the area of testing or test management.

PLM is the main focus.

Aras PLM is a US-based company that can be found through searching.

The company name is spelled A R A S.

I rate this solution 9 out of 10.

I use it for running various applications, like Office 365.

Compared to earlier versions I've used, it's certainly an improvement in some ways. I started with Windows way back, maybe even before 3.0, though that was the first widely used. 

I was already using Windows 2.0 during university, then was required to use 3.0, 3.1, and Windows 95. I skipped 98 and switched to XP. 

So, it's hard to pinpoint a specific "business case" for Windows 10. There's Linux as an alternative, but compatibility with the applications I use just wasn't there, making it a poor choice for me. In that sense, it's mostly just a one-way street.

Stability can be an issue. I have to restart it every two days. And the boot time is quite long. My laptop's old, has no SSD, and is just a traditional Winchester. Had desktops with Windows 11 and SSDs, much better performance. But hardware limitations on my current laptop lead to stability and response issues.

It's more like the whole reinstall every two years thing. It makes cleaning a pain. Performance improves significantly after a fresh install, then slowly deteriorates as I add more programs.

But my biggest concern with Windows 10 is actually bigger than my situation. I'm replacing my laptop anyway, but I read that Windows 10 support ends in a year or so. And with hardware limitations, many other computers won't run Windows 11. So it's not just me. A lot of people with decent, still-working Windows 10 machines will lose support and be unable to switch to 11. 

This will be a significant problem for individuals and institutions. Large companies with thousands of computers don't replace them every three years, and they might face issues with many computers unable to run Windows 11 and lacking support for 10.

I've been using Windows 10 for several years. It's the core system on my current laptop. So, I've been using it for over five years, basically since its introduction.

Windows 10 is definitely more stable, not like the earlier versions with those constant blue screens when the system crashed. I've been using it for years and maybe seen the blue screen only two or three times. So, it's really stable.

The problem isn't the stability, but the performance definitely degrades over time.

If you add more RAM, Windows will use it and provide better performance. But otherwise, it's not easy to interpret scalability in this context.

I work in a small organization. Maybe 10 to 15 people use Windows 10, but individually not centrally managed.

We get support mostly from internet searches. Windows has some built-in diagnostics for network issues, printing problems, and so on. Sometimes, the analysis results or even failures from these tools lead you to different support homepages. I've found some helpful answers there, but it's not always clear whether it's an official Microsoft page or just a general support site. 

On the other hand, Windows is so widely used that almost every problem has been encountered by someone else. There are usually multiple solutions or workarounds available online. So, in that sense, the support is pretty good. I've never actually had to contact a technical support rep directly.

Positive

The full setup takes about an hour and a half. Naturally, installing all your programs after that can take two days, but that's a separate issue.

The process was pretty simple. I prepped an installation flash drive with the necessary components from the Windows homepage, stuck it in, and the setup started. 

I gave some parameters and entered my license key, and that was pretty much it. There were some choices along the way, but they were all straightforward.

It was on-premises for me, but I know larger organizations can deploy Windows remotely with disk images or over the network. That's a different process, though.

I paid for a license, but there's no monthly fee. It was a one-time purchase, maybe around $100, with my laptop. Not a huge expense.

I didn't evaluate other options. When Windows 10 came out, I was still on Windows 7, and I switched pretty quickly within a year. Didn't really explore alternative options. I did try Linux as a possibility, but the software I use isn't compatible.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I would advise not to install too many unnecessary programs because it will definitely slow down Windows, especially those with resident components running in the background.

On-premises

From Windows 98 to Windows 10, there were various issues, however, Windows 10 has significantly improved. It processes information more quickly, and when using mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, the system remains stable, especially when handling heavy files.

There were some issues with Windows 10, however, I cannot specify them at this moment.

The system frequently attempts to update Windows 10 software, which significantly slows down my laptop computer. Though they fixed many issues for Windows 10, the update problem has become worse.

When running mapping software and attempting to load an image, the system sometimes reboots unexpectedly. This might be partially due to my laptop, but it shouldn’t happen with 16 GB of memory.

I am currently using Windows 10. I attempted to use Windows 11, however, it was not compatible with my needs.

The overall experience with Windows 10 is acceptable. Microsoft should maintain Windows 10 in its current state without making significant changes.

It's generally used for managing the laptop. Its UI is very easily accessible, so I can manage all the things easily across many platforms. 

Secondly, Microsoft provides support for a lot of things. So it's generally easy for you to access anything on Windows as compared to Linux.

I don't exactly remember if this level of encryption was included in which operating system of Windows, but that's a great feature that you can encrypt the whole disk. So BIOS level password is another great security feature that protects the laptop with a BIOS password when you try to log in. So I think that these two features are really good: file-level encryption and then BIOS-level encryption.

The main benefit of Windows operating system is that it's really easy to use. So, when it's easy to use, you can definitely teach anyone easily. It's easy to tell anyone things who is not linked to the operating system.

It's been only one month since I have switched to Windows 11, and I haven't been using it very much as compared to Windows 10. However, one main feature that I would like to highlight is the amendment of CMD in Windows 11. You can now access many things from the command line and install a lot of features from there as well. 

Secondly, many new updates are being installed, which allows you to access things easily.

I have used voice recognition as well. That's a great feature. And one more thing, the integration of Copilot, that's a really amazing thing.

Windows 11 has Copilot built into the Windows operating system by default.

There is room for improvement in the troubleshooting feature, which they have integrated into Windows; I think they should make it easier and more efficient to troubleshoot any issues. 

Even when you run a troubleshooter, it is not able to identify the real problem. So, I need to Google that problem and then find a solution on YouTube. Instead, we should be able to just write that on the community platform, and we are able to help. Troubleshooting can easily identify the real cause of the problem. I think that was not present in Windows 10.

I have been using it for a very long time. It's almost since it was launched. So, from the release.

Windows 11 support is really good compared to Windows 10. But when I was using Windows 10, their support was a bit poor. They were not completely poor—their community is working a lot—but their support was a bit poor compared to Windows 11.

Neutral

Windows 10 is easy to use, but as compared to the other operating system, it is not free. Linux is open source, and Linux is completely free.

The main difference between Windows 7, 10, and 11 is that Windows 11 has CMD installed. So you can easily access things from the command line as well. You can install many things from the command line as well. And now the GUI is relatively easier as compared to Windows 10. 

Secondly, the regular updates which Windows 10 and 11 give you. So now I don't know that Windows 10 is being supported by Microsoft because now I'm using Windows 11. But the main thing is that your updates are getting installed easily and automatically. So there is no worry about your operating system being hacked by anyone. They are automatically patching all the vulnerabilities in the system.

Even if I compare Windows 10 and Windows 11, it is really easy to configure and maintain.

Overall, I would rate it a seven out of ten. 

I use Windows 10 for regular office activities.

The user interface is something I'm used to and familiar with.

Regarding features, I am not sure what the most helpful or useful aspects of Windows 10 are, or what makes it particularly special.

Performance and slowness are areas that could be improved in Windows 10. Sometimes the system experiences slowdowns.

The only issue I face and can remember is related to performance.

I have been using Windows 10 for 10 years.

The initial setup was not difficult for me as I only needed to install it.

However, it takes a couple of hours to complete the full installation.

I have not contacted Microsoft support and cannot think of any relevant experiences.

Neutral

I have not had the opportunity to work with other operating systems such as Linux.

I am not fully involved in technical work, and I may not be the most qualified person to provide feedback.

Regarding licensing, I am using Windows 10 through my office and am not familiar with the details.

I am not sure about virtual desktop functionality.

The system is not integrated with other tools.

I make use of the Edge browser and Chrome.

Regular updates work fine.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Windows 10 a 9.