PeerSpot user
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Easy to use, stable, with good support and an improved user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the changes made to the user interface compared to the previous version of Windows such as Windows eight and Windows nine."
  • "The stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution for general purposes on my personal laptop. I have installed some applications on it and everything works. I am familiar with it.

What is most valuable?

I like the changes made to the user interface compared to the previous version of Windows such as Windows eight and Windows nine.

It's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

This solution is stable, but it could be better. The stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for one year.

We are using the latest version.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable, but it could be improved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution.

We plan to continue using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It was very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. We have a technical team to maintain and deploy it when necessary.

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

We pay a licensing fee.

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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
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.

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Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Easy to use with a good user interface and helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Head of IT Section at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Provides very good functionality, stability and a user friendly interface
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the Windows interface, Microsoft Office, and Edge."
  • "The notification bar could be modified, it's a little confusing in its current state."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for projects and for our daily work. We are a construction company with many projects scattered throughout the world. I'm the company head of IT.

What is most valuable?

I like the Windows interface, Microsoft Office, and Edge. 

What needs improvement?

I think the notification bar could be modified, it's a little confusing in its current state. We receive notifications but it's not user friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable, we haven't had any failures or errors.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, anyone coming into the company will automatically have access to it, whether it's on a PC or a laptop. 

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

I used the earlier Windows versions. The main difference is the new interface, the startup menus and the control panel with some new icons in Windows 10. It has more functionality than Windows 7.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is a simple process. We have a dedicated IT engineering team for all our deployments. They are responsible for installation, maintenance, and checking the latest updates. We have around 10,000 employees in the company. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this product because I feel it is stable, there are no bugs or major issues for the end user. It's worth updating to Windows 10.

I rate the solution eight out of 10. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Database Administrator at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Reliable general use solution with good functions and GUI
Pros and Cons
  • "Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features."
  • "In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows 10 for general use.

What is most valuable?

Some things that I like about Windows 10 are its GUI, its performance is good, and it has many features.

What needs improvement?

In terms of what could be improved, I would say that the most critical thing is security, including the ransomware.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for around three years.

Our company has a policy to use the latest update.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is generally reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable.

We have more than 100 people using it.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer support is good in my experience.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple.

What other advice do I have?

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

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Easy to set up, easy to use, and very stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The ease of use has been great. It feels quicker and smoother."
  • "The pricing could be more competitive compared to other products of the same nature."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for anything from work to play, however, I mostly use it for work.

What is most valuable?

The ease of use has been great. It feels quicker and smoother.

The initial setup is very easy.

The stability is very good.

The scalability is good.

It's easy to find answers to any questions by researching online. 

What needs improvement?

I've heard that they have plans to take away the control panel, which may be a mistake unless they can improve the level of settings.

The pricing could be more competitive compared to other products of the same nature.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for about three years at this point. It's been a while. I've had some time with it. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable. I recently had a problem with the computer in terms of the computer hanging a lot and probably hanging five times a day and even through that, it up fairly well. It's really stable compared to previous versions.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

With all the other Microsoft products you now have with Azure and what I'm currently looking at on Microsoft in June, scaling it company-wide and enterprise-wide would be very, very easy. With Microsoft, that scalability wouldn't be as much as the issue, even if you're not on site.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am in computer support and therefore I have figured it out or used manuals online or Google searches or so forth. Although I've got access to vendors and distributors and Microsoft themselves, it's usually easier just to figure it out quicker than trying to find somebody in support. Therefore, I don't tend to deal directly with technical support.

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

I also work with Linux, which is less expensive. However, everyone is used to Microsoft products, and that's usually the easier route. 

How was the initial setup?

I found the initial setup to be very simple and straightforward. It's not complex or difficult.

The deployment is very fast. It might have taken 30 minutes or so to get everything up and running. 

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the solution myself. I've done it a million times. It's quite easy. Therefore, I don't need the help of any integrators or consultants. 

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

The solution is expensive, compared to Linux. It's kind of overpriced. 

It's just very expensive and the people resort to other means trying to get it which makes the problem worse.

What other advice do I have?

I do resell Microsoft products to the distributor, however, not directly from Microsoft.

I've got it on all my devices now. I don't have any older Windows now.

I'd recommend the solution to others. Windows 10 would probably be your safe go-to if you're looking for Microsoft. If you're looking for something else and can't afford the cost, then I would say Linux options may be ideal.

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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Senior Manager at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
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
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Graduate Trainee at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to set up with good technical support and excellent scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is available 24/7 and we find them to be helpful."
  • "The solution could always be more secure, even though I am quite happy with its level of security at the moment."

What is our primary use case?

The product is basically used to run all of your products. It's an operating system. It's the platform of my choice, and I've never used any other OS. I'd describe its use as basically a facilitator of all the platforms that I work with.

What is most valuable?

The solution is very user-friendly and extremely easy to use. It's intuitive and easy.

The scalability of the product is excellent.

Technical support is available 24/7 and we find them to be helpful.

It's easy to install the solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution could always be more secure, even though I am quite happy with its level of security at the moment.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for more than five years at this point. We started using the solution around the time it first came out. It's been a while.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the product is excellent. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's relatively easy to do.

Pretty much everyone at our organization uses it. It's fairly widespread.

How are customer service and technical support?

We've dealt with technical support in the past. We don't have one-on-one support, however, they are online all the time, allowing you to connect 24/7. We have found them to be helpful and responsive and we are satisfied with the level of service that is provided to us. 

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

I have not used another solution. This is the only OS that I have experience with.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is not overly complex or difficult. It's quite simple and very straightforward. 

The deployment is relatively quick. The installation only takes maybe two to three hours.

What about the implementation team?

I'm able to handle the installation process myself. It's not difficult. I didn't need to enlist the assistance of a consultant or integrator, for example. 

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

You do need to purchase a license from Microsoft. We paid for it just once, and not monthly or yearly. I can't speak to the exact price that we pay.

What other advice do I have?

We're using the latest version of the solution. It gets updates directly from Microsoft.

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

I'd recommend it to other users and other organizations.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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