I need Windows for everything that I do.
Owner at Richard Duggan Pty Ltd
Flexible, scales well, and is stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is flexible and it is easy to use."
- "The security features need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is flexible and it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The security features need improvement. Security is important for everything that we do.
I would like to see more integration, as it is something that is important for us.
The performance can be improved; it is not very clear how you can increase the performance of Windows.
For the ordinary user, there should be some optimization of things that you are told to do from time to time. Most people don't know what to do.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows since it was available.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It scales well.
Most of everyone that I know who uses a PC is using Windows.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used any other operating system other than Windows.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the initial setup but I believe that it is straightforward.
As a company, you need someone to configure this solution and maintain it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not have to pay for the license, it was included in the initial cost.
What other advice do I have?
I would absolutely recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Windows a nine out of ten.
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.

SAP Architecture Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Easy to install, quick and easy to use, and has good support
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is quick."
- "While it is already a stable product, it can be improved."
What is our primary use case?
This solution is used to help the end-user with whatever is required for their day-to-day work.
It is mainly used by the end-user, as their operating system.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is quick.
It includes many features with many options.
Also, it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
They don't use it with any third-party integration, it doesn't require this as it is used by the end-user.
While it is already a stable product, it can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for three to four years, since it was launched.
Windows 10 is the latest version. I believe they will launch Windows 11 in the next few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution. It has a very good upgrade path.
We have approximately 50 users in my office.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. We have no issues with the technical support from Microsoft.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use any other solution before Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very straightforward.
It takes less than one hour to install and deploy.
We only require one person to maintain this solution. I do it myself for the site.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not need the help of a consultant or an integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license is built into whatever you have purchased. For example, we purchased our Lenovo laptop and the license for Windows 10 was built in.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate any other product before choosing Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
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 Manager at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to use, scalable, and stable but the performance could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "It's user-friendly."
- "The updates could be rolled out every quarter."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our operating system. Everything we do is done on Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
It's user-friendly. It's easy to use.
The user interface is fine, there are no major changes required.
What needs improvement?
The performance needs improvement. Updates could be improved also.
The updates could be rolled out every quarter. We have experienced crashes with some of the updates.
I would also like to see more performance-oriented updates for better effectiveness. That would be very helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for more than five years.
Windows 10 is the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have no issues with the stability of this solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable product.
I use this solution personally and for the company. We thousands of users in our company who use it, maybe more.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. We have no issues with the technical support of Microsoft.
How was the initial setup?
We have an IT department of 50 or more, and a team of 10 to 15 system administrators, and managers to maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe there is an agreement with Microsoft to pay the licensing fee yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
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.
Fresh Operations Manager at Jerónimo Martins
Overall easy to use, reliable, but better language support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution overall works well."
- "The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for business for many applications, such as Office 365.
What is most valuable?
The solution overall works well.
What needs improvement?
The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows solutions for a long time, since Windows 95.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
There are 25 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
My experience with technical support was very bad.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy.
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 normally comes free with any system.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated Apple's iOS.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
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.
IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
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.
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.
Senior Security Operation Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Good for business use with good stability and scalability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and scalable."
- "The solution could be faster and demonstrate better performance. I"
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 for business purposes such as providing email access.
I utilize the solution for very basic needs. I don't use many features, just those for topping up the operating system and Office product applications.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be faster and demonstrate better performance. It is a bit on the slow side.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable in respect to the majority of its security features.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and we plan to continue to utilize it and to increase its usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I cannot comment on the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I did not handle the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe the licensing is on an annual subscription basis.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others who are contemplating its use.
I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten.
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.
Enterprise Architect at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, easy to install, easy to use, and intuitive
Pros and Cons
- "It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part."
- "They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization. Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there."
What is our primary use case?
I have my own personal-owned license on my machines at home. I use it for personal usage as well as for work. I use it to run my software, and I also use it for gaming and managing my baseball card trades and stuff like that.
I am on the developer channel, so I am on one version above the release.
What is most valuable?
It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part.
What needs improvement?
They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization.
Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since the first beta came out in 2015. It has been a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. I didn't have any issues that were directly Windows-related. Usually, it had to do with other games and applications having or causing problems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As long as you're on the 64-bit build, it is very easy to scale.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never called Windows tech support for Windows 10. However, I have dealt with the developer group, but that includes people like myself helping each other in the community. I do interact with their developer team on the bug releases and stuff. I fill out the questionnaires and stuff about bugs that I find. I've dealt with them, but that's not really tech support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows. My previous Windows release was Windows 7. Before that, I had Windows XP. Before that, I had Windows 3.51. It has always been Windows.
Windows is easy to use and intuitive for the most part. I work with Apple devices, but I like being able to have control over my environment. I can have more control with Windows 10 than with others. To be able to use Unix operating system, you have to be an engineer.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy. If you get it new on a machine, you're usually up and running in a few minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others to go with the Professional version and not the Home version. I would rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
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Collaboration Specialist at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Integrates with everything that I am using, gives me everything as a user, and allows me to easily sort apps
Pros and Cons
- "I like the main window pane where you can sort your mostly used and different types of apps, such as OneDrive, Google Chrome, and Access. I can just open up the main window, and those apps are right there at my fingertips. I moved from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and it took me a little while to get used to Windows 10, but once I got used to it, I do like it. It integrates with everything that I am using, and it gives me everything that I need as a user."
- "It takes a lot of hard drive space when you're using it. I also have Windows 10 on my personal computer, and it does take up an awful lot of hard drive space. This is probably something about which nothing can be done, and it is just a pet peeve of mine."
What is our primary use case?
It is on my laptop, and it is given to me as an employee. My Windows did an update last night, so I am sure I have its latest version. I also have it on my personal computer.
What is most valuable?
I like the main window pane where you can sort your mostly used and different types of apps, such as OneDrive, Google Chrome, and Access. I can just open up the main window, and those apps are right there at my fingertips. I moved from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and it took me a little while to get used to Windows 10, but once I got used to it, I do like it.
It integrates with everything that I am using, and it gives me everything that I need as a user.
What needs improvement?
It takes a lot of hard drive space when you're using it. I also have Windows 10 on my personal computer, and it does take up an awful lot of hard drive space. This is probably something about which nothing can be done, and it is just a pet peeve of mine.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not gone to tech support. I never had a problem.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is easy. There are always patches that go out. I've been selling Office 365 to customers, and there are always patches. That's just the way Microsoft does things, but the one positive thing is that when things are recognized, patches do get done fairly fast, and then they're sent out. In my official case, they're sent out to my IT department. In my personal case, the patches are done automatically.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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