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reviewer1571142 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Consultant at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Familiar to operate, compatible with many computers, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "People who have been using Windows tend to keep using it because they are familiar with it, they do not start using Apple or something else. There has been a lot of improvement from previous versions and can be used on many systems."
  • "Windows 10 could improve the performance of the interface, it was faster in Windows 8."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 on my personal and business laptop as an operating system to run applications.

What is most valuable?

People who have been using Windows tend to keep using it because they are familiar with it, they do not start using Apple or something else. There has been a lot of improvement from previous versions and can be used on many systems.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could improve the performance of the interface, it was faster in Windows 8.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately a year and a half and I have been using Windows throughout my life, approximately 16 years

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution could improve its stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In my organization, there are thousands of users using Windows 10.

How are customer service and support?

I have not needed to use technical support.

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

I have used Windows 8.

How was the initial setup?

Windows 10 came preinstalled on my laptop, I did not need to install it.

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

There is a license required for this solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1530498 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer
Real User
User friendly, good compatibility, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is more user-friendly and compatible than the previous version, Windows 7."
  • "We are using Defender for security protection, which is part of Windows 10. We have been receiving a lot of spam mail, but when we speak to Microsoft, they claim the email is from a genuine website. However, inside that mail, there is a link, and when we click the link, it is spam. They need to improve their customer support when dealing with these types of issues."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 as an operating system to run applications.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is more user-friendly and compatible than the previous version, Windows 7.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows 10 for approximately three years.

How are customer service and technical support?

We are using Defender for security protection, which is part of Windows 10. We have been receiving a lot of spam mail, but when we speak to Microsoft, they claim the email is from a genuine website. However, inside that mail, there is a link, and when we click the link, it is spam. They need to improve their customer support when dealing with these types of issues.

We have two clients that are experiencing the same issue. It has been almost three months since we are have been discussing this problem with Microsoft and they have not provided a solution. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1388565 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems and networks engineer at a government with self employed
Real User
A scalable operating system that is easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that Windows 10 is easy to use."
  • "It could be more stable."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 in my organization for all computers and office applications.

What is most valuable?

I like that Windows 10 is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

It could be more stable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for three or four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a scalable solution. We currently have about 200 users.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup and deployment is very easy. 

What about the implementation team?

We have a team of five with two technicians, two engineers, and one IT manager.

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

We have a license for all the products in my organization—the license for Windows Server and the license for the desktop version like Windows 10.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this operating system to new users.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1536276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Reporter at a media company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use, user friendly, and highly reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use and user-friendly."
  • "The solution could improve by adding more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for our operating system which has lots of applications that are integrated that we use. Windows 10 is our client's operating system and Windows Server is our server-providing system.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use and user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by adding more dashboards.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately eight months.

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 have found the solution to be scalable.

We have 150 systems using this solution.

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

We use Windows Server.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and took approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution.

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

The solution is not expensive and there is a license required.

What other advice do I have?

This is a renowned operating system from Microsoft, it is the most widely used operating system in the world. Windows 10 is excellent.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1049622 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Provides good performance and is stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It's stable, with good performance."
  • "It's an expensive solution."

What is most valuable?

It's stable, I like the performance. 

What needs improvement?

The solution is a little expensive, they could reduce the cost. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows for 10 years.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is fine. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, it took an hour. 

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

I pay an annual license fee. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this product an eight out of 10. 

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reviewer1516767 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineer at a university with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use, scalable, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The main features of Windows 10 are ease of use and performance."
  • "Microsoft could improve the solution by adding enhanced translation and speaking recognition."

What is most valuable?

The main features of Windows 10 are ease of use and performance.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft could improve the solution by adding enhanced translation and speaking recognition.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is not stable because there are a lot of upgrades that decrease performance.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

We did not need to contact technical support. There is all the information we have need online.

How was the initial setup?

The initial installation is straightforward.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are currently evaluated Windows 11.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

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it_user1139517 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Dimitris Iracleous - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Technical Instructor at Code.Hub
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Is used by most and is easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The best thing is that all are using it and that there are some applications like Power BI that are only in Windows and not in any other environment."
  • "We have a lot of different hardware that has to communicate, and sometimes, the Windows drivers get overloaded."

What is our primary use case?

I use it mainly for development and also for teaching and training.

What is most valuable?

The best thing is that all are using it and that there are some applications like Power BI that are only in Windows and not in any other environment.

It is easy to install and is stable as well.

What needs improvement?

We have a lot of different hardware that has to communicate, and sometimes, the Windows drivers get overloaded.

So, the performance could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using it for about two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

During these past two years, Windows has crashed only once on my computer.

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

I use Ubuntu Linux on my own computer.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy to install Windows 10. It did take quite long, about five hours, because a lot of data had to be downloaded, and several reboots were needed.

What about the implementation team?

I installed it myself.

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

I have a corporate license.

What other advice do I have?

Because it's very good, I would rate Windows 10 at nine on a scale from one to ten.

I'm using the oldest development environment for business informatics. So, for those not interested in gaming or in graphic design, especially for all business users, I strongly recommend Windows 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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