Sadam Kherisat - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Consultant- Networking Services at STS
Real User
Top 10
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. 

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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. 

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Sr.Customer Engineer- Projects at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Installs easily, is reliable, and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use."
  • "The security should be increased."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is an operating system that I am using on my laptop to run applications.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is very good.

They build a lot on the stages, which has helped in making Windows 11 an improved version.

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The security should be increased. More people are using Windows 10, which makes it more vulnerable. With more people using it makes you prone to attacks. It has to be updated frequently, along with the market trends.

Frequent updates can be frustrating.

The technical support should be more feasible, and more viable. Their work strategy needs to be changed.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable, unlike Windows 7, the previous version.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Everyone in the organization is using this solution. Some also have it installed on their personal laptops for personal use. We even have situations where it is installed on a Mac.

How are customer service and support?

It is difficult to approach them to get a solution.

We don't have a dedicated technician who is connecting to us or to address any issues we are experiencing.

You can try to call, and it just rings, or we connect to some local corner in the world to tell our story and what we need from them before we can get a solution.

This is an issue that we have with Microsoft.

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

I am using Windows 11.

As a technical team, we use many solutions in several different environments. 
For example, testing environments, and virtual environments.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is feasible. In terms of the installation, it is straightforward, they have improved the installation process quite a bit.

It can take 15 to 20 minutes to deploy.

We don't require anyone to maintain the solution, we push it through an SCCM. They get connected to the LAN network.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to complete the installation myself.

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

We pay Microsoft a yearly license fee. Our payments are made through the portal.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using this solution.

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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IT Program Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Good navigation and intuitive design
Pros and Cons
  • "The features that I have found most valuable are that it is user-friendly."
  • "It could have more integration and a better pricing plan."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is an operating system that all our applications run on. It's basically for my personal purposes at home.

What is most valuable?

The features that I have found most valuable are that it is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

In terms of what could be improved, it could have more integration and a better pricing plan. Additionally, it could be more secure and have more dashboards.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for about 9 years or so.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is definitely stable, has good navigation, is easy to use, and has an intuitive design.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I can't say if it is scalable.

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

I was on Linux before using Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

It is very easy to install. It usually takes a couple of minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did it myself.

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

It's a yearly license.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Windows 10 an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Management Executive at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Real User
Great for personal or professional setups and offers automatic patch updates
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is great in South Africa."
  • "Microsoft must realize that it's operating in Africa. We cannot pay US dollars. For the cost of Microsoft Windows 10, it's just not affordable for the majority of the population in South Africa. Who's going to spend that amount of money when people are barely affording to live? It's costly."

What is most valuable?

We like that the patches are automatic. It takes away a lot of the administrative burden, from a security point of view, on the environment. You do not really need to worry about patch management on a Windows 10 machine, as it automatically does it. Those are the benefits that we see from a management point of view.

For personal or professional setups, the solution works well.

The solution is stable.

We find the solution to be quite scalable. 

It does what it's meant to do. You don't want the platform to do anything more than what it's doing at the moment. It gives you the analytics. It gives you the right security posture. You can draw on it. It can integrate with other solutions. 

What we like about the stack of products is if you manage it on a management console, it cuts across the enterprise. That's a benefit in terms of your rollout strategy. It's quicker to deploy, easier to deploy, and it definitely affects the user to a large degree. It doesn't consume too many resources on your endpoint.

Technical support is great in South Africa.

What needs improvement?

The whole point of Microsoft is it's a phenomenal stack of products. However, Microsoft must realize that it's operating in Africa. We cannot pay US dollars. For the cost of Microsoft Windows 10, it's just not affordable for the majority of the population in South Africa. Who's going to spend that amount of money when people are barely affording to live? It's costly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for the last 18 months. It's been over a year so far. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is very good. there are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is good. If a company needs to expand the product, it can do so.

W have 50 users on Microsoft right now. 

How are customer service and technical support?

In South Africa, we have great technical support from Microsoft. It comes down to the training and the availability of resources and that is great.

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

We did not previously use a different solution. We've always used Microsoft.

How was the initial setup?

The deployment is very easy. The initial setup is simple. There are zero hassles. 

I didn't do the installation personally, however, I know we just did a deployment for about 50 users, and it took us about a day to deploy it.

What about the implementation team?

You can do it just by yourself. The guidelines and the training and so forth that Microsoft provides for users are great. If you follow that, it's great. From a Microsoft point of view, if you follow the step-by-step guide, it's easy to deploy. You don't need an integrator or consultant. 

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

The solution is overpriced for the region.

We pay a licensing fee on a monthly basis. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer or an end-user.

As a cloud-based solution, we're using the latest version of the product.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been happy with its capabilities in general. 

We would recommend the solution to other users. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Global Head - Datacenters, Cloud and IT Core Services at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Stable, easy to install, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "The technical support is fantastic."
  • "They need better upgrading. It is not updating for me at all."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution mostly for running my personal applications.

What needs improvement?

Since I purchased this solution, the upgrades have stopped. They need to do something better when it comes to the upgrades.

They need better upgrading. It is not updating for me at all.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it has been launched.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good. I have no issues with the stability of this solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have ten users in our company.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is fantastic.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy to install, it only took a couple of minutes.

A normal person could maintain this solution.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not need the help of an integrator or a consultant.

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

Licensing fees are paid yearly.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution.

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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Divisional Manager - Digital at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
A stable and easy to use solution which performs well.
Pros and Cons
  • "The ease of use and performance are two of my favorite features."
  • "As an open source application, the solution should be more accomodative."
  • "When it comes to the Home Edition, there is usually just a license."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to run our personal applications, such as MS Office.

What is most valuable?

The ease of use and performance are two of my favorite features.

What needs improvement?

As an open source application, the solution should be more accomodative. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for around two years. 

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 consider the personal use I make of the solution's Home Edition to be useful, for which scalability does not enter the equation. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't have experience with technical support. 

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

In the past I used Windows 7. I switched as this relates to the updates.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was easy. The solution comes equipped with basic installation capabilities. 

What about the implementation team?

Installation is usually handled by a consultant. 

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

When it comes to the Home Edition, there is usually just a license. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is very good. It is user-friendly.

I utilize the solution for my personal use. 

I would definitely recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Windows 10 as a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Data Scientist at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
An up-to-date operating system with a great firewall
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is very up-to-date. It's a big upgrade from Windows 7. Cortana is a very important feature."
  • "It may be due to the features and apps that I use, but sometimes, I find my laptop slows down."

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is very up-to-date. It's a big upgrade from Windows 7. Cortana is a very important feature.

The firewall is also really powerful. It's been working really well for us. I don't use any other virus systems other than Windows. 

What needs improvement?

It may be due to the features and apps that I use, but sometimes, I find my laptop slows down. Still, it's not a big problem with the OS. Other than that, I can't think of anything else that needs to be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 provides us with very continuous stability. It's stable, that's why we use it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, I am happy. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I rarely have to contact support — that's a good thing. 

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

I used to use Windows 7. Windows 7 is quite simple and traditional. Windows 10 is easier for us to navigate. It's more customizable. I like to customize my settings but Windows 7 didn't really allow me to do that. Windows 10 really considers the needs of its users. 

How was the initial setup?

I didn't set it up myself so I can't really comment on the initial setup. No maintenance is required, it updates automatically. 

How long it takes to update really depends on your internet speed. 

What other advice do I have?

I have been relying on the Windows firewall for eight years now — the security is good. I'd definitely recommend Windows just because of that.

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine. There is always room for improvement, that's why I am giving it a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Principal Consultant, Presales at Self-employed
Real User
Feature rich, innovative, user friendly, and easy install
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a much faster solution if you are transitioning from a traditional Windows operating system."
  • "If someone is coming from a previous Windows experience, it could be complex."

What is most valuable?

It is a much faster solution if you are transitioning from a traditional Windows operating system. It is simple, feature-rich, innovative, and once you get used to it, it is user friendly as well.

What needs improvement?

If someone is coming from a previous Windows experience, it could be complex. The solution could be more simplistic from a user perspective. When operating the solution sometimes you receive many different types of options, there is a chatbot build in, and some automatic assistance that was not expected.

There are excessive features in this version and the functionality they are based on needs improvement. The traditional way of using a Windows platform has been somehow lost. It will take a little time to get used to the Windows 10 experience.

Some features are not available in the basic version of the software that can be useful.

In the future, the solution should have a more simplified virtual assistant. I think they might be already planning to do this. There should be more features coming in the solution pre-installed. For example, when you purchase Windows 10, you should have a basic version of Microsoft Office installed on it. It should not be priced separately, more inclusion of features should be there.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Compared to their competition, this solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found it to be a scalable solution.

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

Prior to using this solution, I was using Windows seven or Windows eight, not SPF. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment is easy.

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

I have never bought this solution myself, I generally get it with my Notebook for free. I think they are competitively priced at this moment. They could reduce the price a bit more, currently, it is priced in the middle.

What other advice do I have?

From the last three-four years, while I was using Windows 10, I think it took me some time to really get used to it properly. For example, we had to figure out how to search. Though they have included improvements from a previous version it took time to learn the new changes.

There is not anything to can say negative because you do not have an option to choose in some cases. When you have a PC environment Windows 10 should be there. If you want to review the previous versions or any extensive version of Windows 10, then it may be different. Enterprise has some added features that the basic does not, these advanced features are available for those who need it. There are other solutions such as Mac or Linux, but in a PC environment, you do not have a specific choice.

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

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On-premises
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