We primarily use the solution for just normal documented work, including work schedules or things of that nature.
General manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Easy to use, easy to set up and very stable
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is very easy."
- "Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is very user friendly.
The interface of the solution makes it very easy to navigate.
The initial setup is very easy.
The product is very stable.
What needs improvement?
Right now, the solution is quite good and works quite well for us. I don't know if there are features that need improvement.
Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two or three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is very good. We've never had a crash and it's never frozen. I don't recall experiencing bugs or glitches. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We only have about ten people in our company using the solution.
We do plan to increase usage in the future. If we bring on more people, they'll also use Windows 10.
How are customer service and support?
We've never used technical support do to the fact that we've never had issues. Therefore, I can't speak to their level of service. So far, the solution itself is working well. We've been satisfied.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We didn't previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation is not complex. It's quite straightforward.
The deployment took maybe ten minutes.
You only need one admin person. There isn't much maintenance required.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There aren't additional costs over and above the licensing. The pricing is pretty straightforward. The pricing is in US dollar, however, I'm unsure as to what the full cost is.
What other advice do I have?
We don't have a business relationship with the company. We're just a customer.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. It's a great product. We have no complaints as to how it's running and it's worked well for us so far. There really isn't anything missing.
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.

Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Unifies the Windows experience across multiple devices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "Windows 10 could be a little faster."
What is our primary use case?
I use it as an operating system for my laptop. Without it, it's useless.
Within our organization, there are roughly 15 to 20 people using Windows 10. We definitely plan to continue using this solution.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be a little faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a little more than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would say that Windows 10 is 90% stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's per machine. If you want to install it on two machines, then you have to buy another license and install it again.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is usually straightforward, but sometimes there are some issues that can be hard to solve. In this case, I have to contact support. Typically, installation only take an hour or two.
What about the implementation team?
I handle the installation process by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution could definitely be a little cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine.
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Senior Technical Specialist at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy to install and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to install and stable."
- "There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update. It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 mainly on the office laptops, not on the network. Our product mostly runs on Linux CentOS. We are using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to install and stable.
What needs improvement?
There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update.
It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. We haven't had any incidents related to its stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have around 200 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
Our company does not have an Office 365 subscription.
How was the initial setup?
Its installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it on my own. We have one staff member to manage it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution, but it does not really require any recommendation. More than 50% of laptops have Windows 10 for sure.
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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Sales Specialist at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Setup is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes
Pros and Cons
- "Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes."
- "Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is the dominant OS in my market.
What needs improvement?
Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for several years. I don't remember exactly how many.
How are customer service and support?
I have a technical background, so I can resolve most issues myself.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You get a lifetime license for Windows 10 when you purchase your hardware.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. It serves my purposes, and I would recommend Windows 10 if somebody asked for my opinion.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
SAP Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to set up, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The installation process is pretty easy."
- "The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for personal purposes. I primarily use the solution for business applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
I've found the solution to be scalable.
The installation process is pretty easy.
What needs improvement?
The performance isn't perfect. It does not provide a good value for the money you spend on it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
There are 500 users in the company that also use the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
As I am not part of the technical team, I have never reached dout to technical support We have our own internal IT team. They may speak to them, however, I cannot say for sure if that is the case.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly difficult or complex. It's very straightforward and simple.
That said, I was not directly involved in the installation process.
I cannot recall exactly how long the deployment took.
We have a team of ten that handle deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not consider the solution to offer good value for money, at least where the performance is concerned.
It's a pre-paid solution.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I've been pretty happy with its capabilities.
I'd 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.
Engineer at a university with 201-500 employees
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.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Financial Controller at a media company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use with a nice interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've pretty much used the solution without incident."
- "The licensing could always be less expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been stable.
The solution is easy to use.
I've pretty much used the solution without incident.
The solution is free with the hardware. It's not expensive.
The interface is decent.
We haven't had any issues with security.
What needs improvement?
Overall, I haven't had issues and cannot recall coming across missing features.
The licensing could always be less expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about eight or so years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution has been very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance has been pretty good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use the solution personally. I haven't found the need to scale it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use a different solution before I started using Windows 10.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product comes with the hardware. It's not an expensive solution at all.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I simply use the solution personally, for myself and my applications. I'm an end-user.
It's a default solution in my company. Most people who are on Microsoft would use Windows 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Security Architect at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Straightforward to install, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very easy to install."
- "The pricing could always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is primarily used for running our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
The product scales well.
The solution is very easy to install.
What needs improvement?
The pricing could always be improved.
We would like the solution to continue to improve its security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a could of years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It does not crash or freeze. Its performance is reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable. It's easy to expand if you need to. A company would have no trouble scaling to meet its needs.
We have about 100 people who are currently using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't used technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are, having never dealt with them directly.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. A company shouldn't have any issue with the initial setup.
That said, I was not a part of the initial setup, and can't speak to how long the deployment actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We used an integrator that helped us with the implementation. We were satisfied with the process and how everything ultimately turned out.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing could be better. It's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure of the exact version number.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product and its capabilities. I'd happily recommend it 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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