Windows 10 is an operating system that everyone in our organization uses.
IT consultant at a university with 201-500 employees
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?
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.
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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.
Cloud Product Specialist at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Provides multitasking features and a user-friendly UI
Pros and Cons
- "The solution provides multitasking features."
- "The solution's resource usage for the user could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is mostly used by our employees for their daily office work. We use the solution in the IT industry.
What is most valuable?
The solution provides multitasking features. We use Windows 10 because our employees are more familiar with Windows than Linux. Windows 10 is more user-friendly than Linux.
What needs improvement?
The solution's resource usage for the user could be improved. Somehow, we cannot control the usage in the back end. We cannot control what the user has installed in their system. Sometimes, there is a spike in the solution's usage. We are not using the solution's security feature because we got a report from our security team that it is not quite good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven’t faced any issues with the solution’s stability.
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 15 users are using the solution in our organization.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy. The deployment takes less than one hour.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution’s initial setup an eight out of ten.
What was our ROI?
The biggest value we get from Windows 10 is its compatibility and user-friendly UI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
In Windows 10, we have Windows Defender for security. We haven't faced any compatibility issues with Windows 10, and it works normally with our system. I would recommend the solution to other users because most people are familiar with Windows.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Visiting professor at a university with 11-50 employees
A stable operating system with Active Directory configurations
Pros and Cons
- "I prioritize stability and performance, so I'm accustomed to the Windows interface. When I attempt tasks on Linux, it feels unfamiliar to me. Prolonged usage, and familiarity should lead to efficiency."
How has it helped my organization?
I prioritize stability and performance, so I'm accustomed to the Windows interface. When I attempt tasks on Linux, it feels unfamiliar to me. Prolonged usage, familiarity should lead to efficiency.
What is most valuable?
Active Directory configuration for administrators makes it very easy to manage the environment in companies or universities at an enterprise level, making it possible to do everything.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve the availability and compatibility of applications like Linux. Additionally, refining the file transfer process to ensure smoother transitions between different applications or systems would be beneficial. Lastly, ensuring seamless compatibility with common file formats like PowerPoint presentations could enhance user experience and efficiency on Windows platforms. It should have less frequent updates for the UI and threats. I started with Windows 95. Sometimes, there are changes in the user interface, so some services and tools are in different places than in the previous version. It takes some time to get used to it.
The solution should improve the Windows startup process by allowing users to customise which components launch at startup is a valid one. This would give users more control over their system's performance and resource usage. Implementing a feature that allows users to easily manage startup programs and services, perhaps through a dedicated settings menu or a startup manager tool, could address this issue. This way, users could disable or enable specific applications and services according to their preferences, optimizing their system's performance and startup time. Additionally, providing clear information about the impact of each startup item on system resources could help users make informed decisions about which components to enable or disable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability eight or nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is good.
I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The IT department, specifically the ICT team, provides support for this. Several people are involved. They manage the computer rooms, including installation and updates. A new installation is required every year because students change. I manage computers, adhering to organizational rules.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is fast.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You need to pay for a license for Windows 10 every month.
What other advice do I have?
Windows Defender aims to provide users with a secure computing experience, and it's advisable to keep your system updated to take advantage of the latest security enhancements.
I use a computer with only four gigabytes of RAM. There are ten nodes in my notebook. I plan to buy a new one with a huge RAM memory, but currently, only four gigabytes work in one node, while eight gigabytes work in an external computer. The system startup is very slow because the newest version of Windows requires more memory. Many services are running. It should change how Windows starts. Some components, like Skype, start automatically with Windows.
The solution's configuration is easy.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
The ease of operating it boosts my productivity
Pros and Cons
- "It is fast, user-friendly and the GUI is interactive. The ease of operating it boosts my productivity."
- "The design of different folders and icons should be more intuitive and accessible. Windows 10 should offer the wireless transfer of file and folder sharing between mobile devices and computers, similar to the AirDrop feature by Apple."
What is our primary use case?
I have used it for sports, gaming and mainly Googling.
What is most valuable?
It is fast, user-friendly and the GUI is interactive. The ease of operating it boosts my productivity.
What needs improvement?
The design of different folders and icons should be more intuitive and accessible. Windows 10 should offer the wireless transfer of file and folder sharing between mobile devices and computers, similar to the AirDrop feature by Apple.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for the past two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability 9 out of 10. It would have been better if there was a single ecosystem, similar to Mac and made it easy to share the files with other devices .
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is fine and helps you to synchronize the files and folders on cloud
How are customer service and support?
I had an issue with Windows 10, so I contacted support from the US initially due to my location, but eventually found effective assistance from the support team in Saudi Arabia.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Mac and Linux and switched from the same, because we had Microsoft tablets at our work.
How was the initial setup?
It was easy, similar to other products. The product was already deployed in the laptop
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price strategy is fine and there are no additional costs involved.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Apple, but Windows offered more features.
What other advice do I have?
Windows 10 offers faster performance and longer battery life compared to competitors. I would rate it 7 out of 10.
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.
Personal Banker at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
A user-friendly solution that provides good stability and performance
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a user-friendly solution that has good stability and performance."
- "Windows 10 should provide more frequent updates."
What is our primary use case?
I have used Windows 10 in my multiple roles. I used to manage the operating system from an operational point of view. Later, I used to prepare a design document for the security configuration.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a user-friendly solution that has good stability and performance.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 should provide more frequent updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows 10 a nine or ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
More than 2,00,000 users use the solution extensively in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was implemented through an in-house team. Normally, we have a golden image used across the organization and then implement that.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution 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.
System and network security engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Ensures an increase in the productivity of its users
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use, making it a user-friendly product."
- "It takes a lot of time to boot Windows 10, and I want it to complete the booting process in two or three minutes. The search functionality in the product has glitches at times."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 in my company as an operating system to install applications, and then we use the applications to do what we need to do. The tool helps our company use browsers to surf the internet. With Windows 10, there are office tools that help users to work.
How has it helped my organization?
The tool's use increased productivity in our company because its users don't need any training to get started with the solution.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use, making it a user-friendly product.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 has already been moved to Windows 11, but of course, they are more or less the same tool. Windows 10 can do something to make the tool available without the need to boot it. It takes a lot of time to boot Windows 10, and I want it to complete the booting process in two or three minutes. The search functionality in the product has glitches at times.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since its inception. I believe I have been using the product for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a very scalable solution.
Around 8,000 users in my company use the product. Even if my company plans to expand the use of the solution, we will do it at a slow pace.
How are customer service and support?
My company pays to get premium support from Microsoft.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My company has experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, and Windows 11. My company kept upgrading to the latest version of the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
You need to have Windows OS in place for the product's deployment phase. If you're doing the deployment online, you can download the tool. If you don't take care of the deployment online, you need a bootable device.
The solution can be deployed in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your internet strength.
Around five to ten people are required to take care of the product's deployment and maintenance phases.
What about the implementation team?
The installation phase of the product can be managed by oneself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not part of the vendor management team, so I don't know the product's price, but I know that my company has an enterprise agreement with Microsoft.
What other advice do I have?
The performance of the product is good.
The product is easy to use and is straightforward.
I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Managing Partner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Offers compatibility with all types of computers but needs to improve stability
Pros and Cons
- "Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer."
- "The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company for our standard daily operations and to use client Hyper-V.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that Windows 11 has been improved lately.
What needs improvement?
With Windows 10, there is room for improvement, especially in terms of the amount of time required to update the product. The time required to update the product should be shorter.
The tool's personal area network (PAN) features or screenshot functionalities need improvement since if you take two screenshots at once, one of them disappears in Windows 10. In Windows 11, if you take screenshots at once, you can get both of them in real time.
The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There is no need to scale up the product in my company.
There are around 500 people in my company who use the product.
As my company uses Windows 10, it does not need to be increased since we use the right licenses. I believe that everything is already included in it.
There are no plans to increase the product's usage in my company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Linux was one of the alternatives to Windows 10. I don't use Linux anymore.
How was the initial setup?
My company usually opts for a server-based deployment model.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
Installing from an ISO file typically takes a minute.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product.
What other advice do I have?
The security framework in Windows 10 is pretty much the same as Windows 8. Currently in Windows 10, you can enroll devices in Azure AD while also having access to BitLocker.
I don't know if I can recommend the product to others since it is based on a user experience. Compatibility with most of the applications is possible, especially with the ones included in Microsoft's stack. The GUI is pretty much straightforward. The tool offers online support for the operating system.
Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer.
I rate the tool 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.
Head - Process Digitilisation at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Used as an operating system for endpoints, but it is not very stable
Pros and Cons
- "We use Windows 10 as an operating system for endpoints."
- "Windows 10 wasn't a very stable solution."
What is most valuable?
We use Windows 10 as an operating system for endpoints.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 wasn't a very stable solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 450 people in our organization use the solution regularly.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support was quite good and reliable.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was pretty straightforward because we got it preloaded from the OEM.
What about the implementation team?
The solution’s deployment took about 45 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s licensing wasn’t expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We faced no security issues as we were using the ordinary Defender features. We just had two L1 people who would maintain and deploy the tool. I would not recommend Windows 10 to other users because it is not a stable solution. Windows 10 supported our hardware compatibility quite well. Windows 10 gave us good value for money.
Overall, I rate the solution a six 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.
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