Owner with 11-50 employees
Real User
Reliable, easy to install, and has a good search feature
Pros and Cons
  • "The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable."
  • "It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is our operating system. We use it to run Studio IDE which is the software we use to develop the software.

What is most valuable?

The most useful element of this solution is its search capabilities.

The Windows Store concept, in my opinion, is valuable.

What needs improvement?

Allowing us to follow up by email, for example, might improve the company approval process. The workflow could be improved.

It's difficult to determine the source of an issue when it comes to performance. There is room for improvement in troubleshooting.

It's not always easy to use Microsoft Teams through the browser or an app. When there is a collaborative meeting, they should make it easier for the user to connect right away. When we get an invitation from someone outside, we have a hard time accepting it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.

We are always using the latest version, it updates automatically.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Although Windows 10 receives regular upgrades, we have experienced performance issues on occasion.

This version of Windows is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable, in my opinion.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted technical support.

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

I've used prior versions of Windows, and I believe Windows 10 has improved stability.

How was the initial setup?

I found the initial setup to be simple.

It took 30 minutes to complete the first installation.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to complete the installation myself.

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

The license for Windows 10 was included when we purchased our notebook.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are considering it.

I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

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Easy to use with a familiar user interface and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "I've got a good level of familiarity with it. The user interface is intuitive."
  • "Like all Windows products or like all the Microsoft products, like Office, it's priced a bit on the higher side."

What is our primary use case?

I'm primarily using the solution for running my personal applications. I use it on my laptop and my applications run off of Windows 10.

What is most valuable?

It's like any Windows version. You can run whatever programs you need on it. 

It's easy to use. Everybody knows Windows. I've got a good level of familiarity with it. The user interface is intuitive.

The solution is stable. I've found the scalability to be good.

What needs improvement?

I do not recall coming across any missing features. Just like any other Windows product, it's great. I can't think of anything else to add.

Like all Windows products or like all the Microsoft products, like Office, it's priced a bit on the higher side.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five years at this point.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is very good. If a person needs to expand it, it can.

Right now, I'm only using the solution myself for personal usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never contacted technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they might be.

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

I've only ever used Windows. I did not previously use a different solution.

How was the initial setup?

I didn't have to install it at all. It came pre-installed on my laptop. Therefore, I cannot speak to the installation process and if it is difficult or simple. 

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

Windows is pretty expensive. They could work to price it lower. 

I have a lifetime license. You purchase it once and you don't have to think about it again.

What other advice do I have?

I have the solution deployed on my laptop. I'm using the latest version of the solution at this time. 

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I'm pretty happy with its capabilities.

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Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Real User
Top 20
Stable, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "We have found the solution to be stable."
  • "The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is mainly used for development. Mainly, it's easy for developers to learn, and allows for adaptability of the Windows platforms to make it easy for developers to develop any application. Its development environments might not be available on Linux or other platforms such as Ubuntu.

What is most valuable?

It's easy to use.

We have found the solution to be stable. 

The scalability is great.

What needs improvement?

The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for a couple of years at this point. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.

It's pretty much used by everybody in the company. That's likely 1000 or more users. 

How are customer service and technical support?

It's my understanding that we don't really need technical support. Everything seems to be working. Microsoft, quality wise, if you take a look at it, has less of a likelihood of facing any quality slippage that would affect the whole operating system. It's very reliable. 

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

I have always used Windows. I did not use any other solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was handled by our IT team. I was not a part of that process. Therefore, I can't speak to how easy or difficult it was. However, my understanding is that it went pretty well. 

We have a centralized team of five to ten people that handle deployment and maintenance on this and many other solutions within the company.

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

The solution is pricey. If cost is a problem, users should look at Linux.

We paid for the solution one time and don't have any recurring fees. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just an end-user and a customer.

We are using the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product.

I would recommend the solution, however, I don't really need to. People prefer Microsoft. It's not me recommending the solution that will make people buy it. It is already a market leader and it doesn't require any help remaining so.

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Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Stable, easy to install, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It's very simple to use."
  • "I would like to see the price reduced."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for personal applications and for selections of networking for our clients.

What is most valuable?

It's very simple to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the price reduced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a very stable product. We don't have any issues with the stability of this solution, now with the new patches that have been added.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

As Windows 10 is an operating system, there is no need to scale it.

We use Windows 10 for both technologies, personal and for clients.

We have approximately 2,000 users in our organization who are using this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support for Windows 10. We have not had the need to contact Windows technical support. We have not had any issues.

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

We have always been using Windows. We have been upgrading as Windows evolves. We used Windows XP, then Windows created Windows 7, 8, and now 10.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy to install Windows 10. It took approximately 30 minutes to install.

We have a team of six administrators to maintain this solution.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not use the help of a consultant or integrator.

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

They could provide better pricing for the licensing.

It's a one-time payment when you purchase the system.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

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Software Engineer at OMFYS Technologies India Pvt.Ltd
Real User
Top 10
A user-friendly product that is easy to set up and easy to work with
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is user-friendly."
  • "The product must send updates less frequently."

What is our primary use case?

It is an operating system. I need it to access applications and services. I use the tool for personal purposes.

What is most valuable?

The product is user-friendly. It has good features.

What needs improvement?

I get updates continuously. The product must send updates less frequently. The copy speed changes depending on the size of the file.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product’s stability is good. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. The speed of copying depends on the size of the file.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. I am from an IT background. It is easy for me. I can configure and reboot the system myself.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the tool myself.

What was our ROI?

The product is easy to handle and reboot.

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

I paid for the license.

What other advice do I have?

I will recommend the solution to others. It is easy to set up. Anyone can set it up. It is also easy to use. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

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Senior Manager - Infrastructure Managed Services at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
A fast and user-friendly product with a good interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is good, and the product is very user-friendly."
  • "AI tools like ChatGPT should be integrated into the solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use the product for my office work.

What is most valuable?

Windows Search is fast and helpful. The solution performs well. The interface is good, and the product is very user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

AI tools like ChatGPT should be integrated into the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two to three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability an eight out of ten. Around 90,000 employees use the product in our organization. We use the product almost every minute.

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft Knowledge Base is very good. I get solutions to all my queries. Most of the users do not need to contact technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. I rate the ease of the initial setup a ten out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed the solution with an in-house IT team. One person can deploy the solution in around 25 minutes.

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

We have an enterprise-level license to use the product. The product is moderately priced. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft PowerPoint should have more templates. Microsoft Excel should have more statistical formulas. Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Has a user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is how friendly the interface is. I expect that we will soon go up to Windows 11 because it's already available."
  • "Windows 10 could be improved by implementing synchronization between Teams and Skype for Business. If you're in a conference call in one tool, the other tool shows that you're available. This means that you get calls from other people in your organization while you are unavailable. So synchronization is missing, that's all."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for daily office work. I use the full Microsoft 365 suite with Outlook, PowerPoint, all those tools. We have fully implemented Microsoft and don't use any third-party applications. Outlook is the main mail application, Teams and Lync are for communication, Word and PowerPoint are for editing, preparing documents, and presentation. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is how friendly the interface is. I expect that we will soon go up to Windows 11 because it's already available. 

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could be improved by implementing synchronization between Teams and Skype for Business. If you're in a conference call in one tool, the other tool shows that you're available. This means that you get calls from other people in your organization while you are unavailable. So synchronization is missing, that's all. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for a few years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support. If I have a problem, I contact my IT department and they are the ones who contact Microsoft, but they know how to solve most problems. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was very easy. I received a link from our IT department, clicked the link, and within a few minutes everything was up and running. You can do it yourself. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented myself. 

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

I'm unsure of cost or licensing because our IT department handles that. 

What other advice do I have?

Even though Microsoft won't need my recommendation because Windows is such a popular tool, I recommend this to anyone who is looking into implementing this solution. 

There are about 500 people in my organization using this solution. There is no team necessary for deployment and you spend almost no time on maintenance compared to the duration of time that you are using Windows. It's very simple. 

I would rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten. It's a perfect tool and the cost is very reasonable. 

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Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Good appearance, runs many application, but speed could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good."
  • "The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Windows 10 to run applications that I can learn from, such as Tableau, Power Applications, and Power Automate.

What is most valuable?

When comparing Windows 10 to Windows XP, Windows 10 is much better. The appearance is very good.

What needs improvement?

The performance of Windows 10 is a bit slow because it takes a lot of time for loading. That is a concern because the same 4GB Ram laptop, which I used with Windows XP and other versions, has been faster than Windows 10.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In my organization, we have more than 10,000 people using Windows 10.

How are customer service and support?

When I have issues with my personal computer there are options in the Windows itself, to report back to the organization. It has other support options, such as recovery. Since I bought the computer from Dell they are able to help me in some places but other places they cannot. Windows 10 does become slower in comparison to Windows XP. 

With respect to my organization, most of the issues are taken care of by the IT department.

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

I was using a computer with Windows XP and I did not have a choice to switch to Windows 10. It is what came with the laptop I purchased. If you want to purchase a computer right now you will receive a computer with Windows 11 preinstalled. 

How was the initial setup?

I've not installed Windows 10 because I received it preloaded in the system from Dell.  However, I did install Windows XP, but I have not installed Windows 11 yet.

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

Windows 10 came preinstalled on my laptop, I am not sure the price.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows 10 to others if their systems have more than 8GB RAM. If anyone is having 4GB or less, then Windows XP is much better. However, Windows XP is now obsolete, it's not in the market right now.

I rate Windows 10 a six out of ten because of the speed issues. It takes a lot of time to load, especially if it's on lower RAM, such as 4GB RAM, it's quite slow.

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