I use Windows 10 to access my browser, make text documents, and run some personal applications.
Data engineer at nust
Quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10's most valuable feature is that it is quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems."
- "Windows 10 should have less frequent updates."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows 10's most valuable feature is that it is quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 should have less frequent updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, Windows 10 has been quite stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Windows 10 is quite straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Operation Analyst at New Energy Consulting
Offers good support, easy enough to use and from a desktop perspective, Windows 10 is scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup was fairly straightforward. It took just about a day."
- "Sometimes it can be resource-hungry."
What is our primary use case?
It was the main operating system.
What needs improvement?
At the time, I used Windows 10, and it crashed a lot, but not as much as previous versions of Windows. That's one thing I can remember being a bit of a pain.
Moreover, I would like to see the little things like when you're working with Windows Explorer, you can open multiple tabs. It wasn't available in Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it's been out.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. I had some crashes.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From a desktop perspective, it's scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support are good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
It wasn't so much a decision as not having thought about it in advance. It's just when Windows 11 came out; it just felt natural, like progressing to a newer OS.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was fairly straightforward. It took just about a day.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is about average.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Just decided to work with it because it's the one that's commonly used.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. It's easy enough to use, but sometimes it can be resource-hungry.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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HSE Manager at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A versatile operating system that comes with a suite of features
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Edge came with Windows 10."
- "In the beginning, the system froze a few times."
What is our primary use case?
I used Windows 10 on my system. My office system uses Windows 11.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Edge came with Windows 10. I can access features like games much better than on Windows 8.
What needs improvement?
In the beginning, the system froze a few times.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used Windows 10 for three years before moving to Windows 11.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Although I experienced that blue screen of death twice, it stopped happening when the upgrades came.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. I've been using Windows as far back as XP or 98, so I'm very familiar with Windows Office and everything else.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is cheap. Microsoft Office came with Windows 10, and that's a very good package.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I switched to Windows 11 after reading reviews online. It comes with more features.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 because it's easy to use and has a nice display. It has an editor, because of which I'm able to type better and all of that. Compared to the other OSes, I think Windows 10 is the best, even better than 11.
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Infrastructure Manager/Deployment Manager at Hivedome Consultancy Services
It's ubiquitous, so everyone can use it
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is ubiquitous, so everyone knows how to use it."
- "I would like the updates to be less intrusive. It would be great if Windows could update without restarting. They've made some improvements in that regard, but there is still some room to do better. I would still like monthly updates, but it would be nice if I didn't need to tell everyone to log out and save their work because their computer needs to be rebooted."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows 10 as a client to run all the software we develop in-house. It is a development platform for the software we're developing here. We also use it for web and email.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is ubiquitous, so everyone knows how to use it.
What needs improvement?
I would like the updates to be less intrusive. It would be great if Windows could update without restarting. They've made some improvements in that regard, but there is still some room to do better. I would still like monthly updates, but it would be nice if I didn't need to tell everyone to log out and save their work because their computer needs to be rebooted.
I could also do without the advertising and notifications in the default browser. It's annoying. One of the first changes we make is to switch off those extra distractions that it tries to put in there.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 since it came out.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Windows is straightforward. We usually buy it preloaded, so there isn't much to do.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is included with the computers we buy, so I'm unsure how that breaks down. When I worked for an OEM years ago, I know that OEM licenses were quite cheap, but I don't know if that has changed since then.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. My suggestion to people who plan to use Windows 10 is to disable all the notifications and advertising that are enabled by default, like the news, weather, etc.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT consultant at mptechconsult
The new security features are very good, and the stability is better than the previous versions
Pros and Cons
- "The new security features are very good."
- "The product has some bugs."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is an operating system that everyone in our organization uses.
What is most valuable?
All the features are critical. The stability of the solution is better than that of its previous versions. It has been stable in most cases. The new security features are very good.
What needs improvement?
The product has some bugs. The performance must be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have up to 1500 users. All our systems have the solution installed. We do not have any plans to increase the number of users.
How are customer service and support?
We’re in touch with the support team for updates, minor changes, and modifications to the operating system.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very easy. It takes about 15 minutes. To install the solution, we must plug in the USB, turn on the system, and go through the installation process. It gets installed easily. There is no technicality.
What about the implementation team?
I can deploy the product myself. All it needs is a USB plug-in.
What was our ROI?
Break-even can be achieved in about a year and a half. It's a stable operating system. It allows us to use all the peripherals and accessories.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is a one-time purchase.
What other advice do I have?
We've dealt with Microsoft Volume Licensing and OEM licensing. It is worth using Windows 10. It is better than Windows 8. There aren't many other options. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
System Administrator at emco Bautechnik GmbH
Powerful and fast
Pros and Cons
- "The product is powerful and fast."
- "Patch management could be improved."
What is most valuable?
It’s the most used system worldwide. The product is powerful and fast. Everybody is working with it.
What needs improvement?
Patch management could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is perfectly stable.
How are customer service and support?
We have a licensed partner that provides local support in Germany. I rate the support an eight to nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. The deployment took about 20 to 30 minutes.
What was our ROI?
The solution is worth the money it costs.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s pricing is average.
What other advice do I have?
We might upgrade to Windows 11 by the end of this year because the support provided for Windows 10 might end soon. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
L3 Engineer at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited
A user-friendly solution that can be used to send emails and communicate with peers
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is more user-friendly and has most of the things I want."
- "The solution’s security and stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for my day-to-day work facilities. I use the solution on my desktop to send emails and communicate with my peers.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is more user-friendly and has most of the things I want. If I want to learn something, it's much easier with the solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s security and stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for around three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was deployed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security Network Architect at Inmac
Recommended for beginners but needs more information for hard drives
Pros and Cons
- "I recommend Windows 10 for beginners."
- "Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as an operating system.
What needs improvement?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams.
The tool needs to offer more information on hard drives.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for four to five years.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted technical support yet.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 for beginners. But when an engineer or technician grows higher, I recommend migrating to Linux. It's very useful and very stable. As for rating Windows 10 on a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a seven.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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