Enterprise Architect at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Stable, easy to install, easy to use, and intuitive
Pros and Cons
  • "It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part."
  • "They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization. Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there."

What is our primary use case?

I have my own personal-owned license on my machines at home. I use it for personal usage as well as for work. I use it to run my software, and I also use it for gaming and managing my baseball card trades and stuff like that.

I am on the developer channel, so I am on one version above the release.

What is most valuable?

It works. It is stable, unlike other versions of Windows. It is easy to use and intuitive for the most part.

What needs improvement?

They could really improve or clarify user account types and stuff. I help people with their Microsoft Windows 10 installations and setups. A lot of times, I pre-configure devices for them, and it is a pain to switch the user so that it shows them as the owner when I've done the initial setup. I have found some workarounds for that, but user management on it outside of a domain is somewhat cumbersome. They probably expected that one person is going to be the management and owner of it, and they seem to have built it that way, but third parties like us, who help friends and family with their setups, can sometimes run into some headaches while trying to help people without having our data loaded over to the machine with the synchronization.

Microsoft has a tendency to try and put too much into what is supposed to be just an operating system. I would rather have choices and pick what I want to include. They sometimes cram too much in there.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since the first beta came out in 2015. It has been a couple of years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. I didn't have any issues that were directly Windows-related. Usually, it had to do with other games and applications having or causing problems.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

As long as you're on the 64-bit build, it is very easy to scale.

How are customer service and support?

I have never called Windows tech support for Windows 10. However, I have dealt with the developer group, but that includes people like myself helping each other in the community. I do interact with their developer team on the bug releases and stuff. I fill out the questionnaires and stuff about bugs that I find. I've dealt with them, but that's not really tech support.

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

I have always used Windows. My previous Windows release was Windows 7. Before that, I had Windows XP. Before that, I had Windows 3.51. It has always been Windows.

Windows is easy to use and intuitive for the most part. I work with Apple devices, but I like being able to have control over my environment. I can have more control with Windows 10 than with others. To be able to use Unix operating system, you have to be an engineer.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy. If you get it new on a machine, you're usually up and running in a few minutes.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others to go with the Professional version and not the Home version. I would rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.

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Co-Founder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Good enough, but update stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it's a good enough operating system for anyone who isn't technically proficient."
  • "This solution is good enough, but Windows is always playing catch-up when it comes to development. An improvement I would like to see is in Windows updates. They don't seem to test the updates."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Windows 10 is for personal use. I don't run anything business-related on Windows. I use it from time-to-time and it's deployed on-premises. I use it a couple of times a year, whenever I occasionally need to do small tasks, like copy files that only Windows has access to. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it's a good enough operating system for anyone who isn't technically proficient. 

What needs improvement?

This solution is good enough, but Windows is always playing catch-up when it comes to development. For instance, Docker containers is technology that was introduced with Linux and they just decided that it was usable. The primary reason why I rarely use Windows is that it's not interesting from a development perspective. 

An improvement I would like to see is in Windows updates. They don't seem to test the updates. My wife uses Windows as well and after the update, her computer was no longer usable. It was what we call the "blue screen of death." It had to be erased and started up from scratch, which was a nightmare. It seems that they aren't testing their updates anymore, they're just pushing them, and they're not propagating the updates to everybody. They're propagating to a specific, small portion of people. Only after do they check if everything is okay. If there's no bad feedback, then they increase the scope, release the updates to the wider public, and so on. Windows is a paid operating system, so this is not normal and not okay. I would expect this from open source technologies, but even these are better. We are using the open source version of Ubuntu, which is free, and it's still way better than the updates for Microsoft operating systems. I have only worked with the desktop version of Windows 10, so I don't know how things work for the server operating systems, but at least for the common user of Windows 10, it's a nightmare. 

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, but updates affect this too. The operating system is stable until an update causes everything to crash. This happens more often that not, I would say. My wife has had two issues with this. On two separate occasions, her computer has crashed just because of the updates. Every time her computer restarts because of an update that needs to be installed, she is afraid that her computer will stop working. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm not sure because I am the only one who uses Windows, and even then it's on very rare occasions. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never dealt with Microsoft technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I haven't installed Windows myself. My wife says that Windows was already installed and licensed along with the machine that she purchased. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented through a vendor team. Windows 10 came with the laptop my wife purchased. 

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

Our Windows 10 license was purchased with a laptop. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I also use the open source version of Ubuntu Linux, which is free and still runs better than Windows 10. If you are technically proficient, I recommend going with Ubuntu Linux. If not, go with Windows. 

For cloud-based software, I use G Suite Enterprise. I use this software to communicate with customers who need to record videos and other things like that, and I prefer it over Zoom. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 a five out of ten, primarily because the updates for the desktop version are a nightmare and need improvement. I recommend Windows to anybody who isn't technically proficient. Otherwise, go with Ubuntu Linux. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

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Real User
Reliable, easy to install, and maintain
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is quite stable."
  • "I would like to have more security."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is something I use for both official and personal purposes.

I believe Windows was also performing governance for us.

What needs improvement?

I would like to have more security. With each passing phase, you must strengthen your security.  In the next release, I am expecting more security from Windows.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows 10 since its initial release. 

I've been using this operating system for quite some time, several years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is quite stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Everyone in our company uses Windows 10. We have over 7,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support.

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

There are two things to consider. The first is that, as an organization, our policy is to move on to the next version once it has become stable. It was a group decision rather than an individual decision, leaving me no option, I had to upgrade it, and I did so.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Windows 10, is pretty straightforward.

To deploy and maintain this solution, we have a team of ten people.

What about the implementation team?

You don't need help installing Windows 10, you can do it yourself.

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

We are classified as an enterprise and have an enterprise license.

What other advice do I have?

I have no issues recommending this operating system.

I am very happy with Windows 10, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

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Office 365 support specialist at a renewables & environment company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Overall good functionality, stable, but performance could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found all the features to be valuable. I like the compatibility of Windows with other products, I can add applications. The general compatibility of Microsoft is good, I know that I can use all the Microsoft products."
  • "I do not like the interface of Windows 10 very much and the performance could be enhanced. Sometimes everything is a little bit cumbersome. When I used the interface of Windows 7 it was much quicker than Windows 10, as far as finding the information. I preferred Windows 7 for this interoperability. It was easier to interact with the Windows 7, to use the control panel. With Windows 10 there are fewer settings in the control panel as well, but there's the different possibility to reach the same information, and sometimes it creates confusion."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Windows 10 on my personal and work computers. Everything application that I use has to go through Windows 10. I could not do anything without it.

What is most valuable?

I have found all the features to be valuable. I like the compatibility of Windows with other products, I can add applications. The general compatibility of Microsoft is good, I know that I can use all the Microsoft products.

What needs improvement?

I do not like the interface of Windows 10 very much and the performance could be enhanced. Sometimes everything is a little bit cumbersome. When I used the interface of Windows 7 it was much quicker than Windows 10, as far as finding the information. I preferred Windows 7 for this interoperability. It was easier to interact with the Windows 7, to use the control panel. With Windows 10 there are fewer settings in the control panel as well, but there's the different possibility to reach the same information, and sometimes it creates confusion.

Overall, it was easier to reach different programs in the previous version.

In an upcoming release of Windows 10, I would like to see less. There are too many elements or settings. I prefer the operating system to be very minimal because it's only the base to access all the software. It doesn't need to be cumbersome, it should contain what we need and nothing more. For example, the weather, or similar features, only take up memory.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for approximately six 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 have found it is not scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I have contacted Microsoft support but not for Windows 10. I have spoken to them about all the Office 365 products. They're very quick and I really appreciate them, it's very nice to work with the Microsoft technician. I'm not a Microsoft person, I don't work for Microsoft, but nevertheless, it's a very nice team.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Windows 10 is quite quick. Windows 10 is a large piece of software and needs time to get installed, but it's quite user-friendly. It takes time, it can't take five minutes to install an operating system, it's okay. It's user-friendly, the installation is quite easy, even for normal users. I'm an admin, but for normal users, I think it's easy as well.

What about the implementation team?

I did the installation of my home computer and at work, I did it through an image, or through an SCCM, which other products are offered by Microsoft.

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

My company is on a corporate license for Windows 10 and my personal computer I bought the operating system already installed, I did not pay for it.

What other advice do I have?

A normal user I would advise them to follow the instruction when you install Windows 10 and use the search function because everything can be found in the search function. There's lots of information you can find in the browser, in a Google search. We talking about a very specific product. Windows 10 is an operating system, it's not real software, it's difficult to evaluate.

I rate Windows 10 seven out of ten.

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Test Automation Lead at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Scalable with good integration capabilities and great stability
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft recently has been doing a lot to improve their products and we've been happy with the advances."
  • "The enterprise version I have contains many things that are not intended to be enterprise; they are intended for home customers. This includes things like some games and some stuff like that."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is basically used for our work processes. We use it for daily communication.

What is most valuable?

In terms of Microsoft products, for me, the most important aspect is integration. You are provided with integration between all of these different tools from one vendor. 

For communication, Microsoft Teams is quite good. I like it.

It is a stable solution.

The solution is scalable. The cloud product has scalability as well.

Microsoft recently has been doing a lot to improve their products and we've been happy with the advances. 

What needs improvement?

If we talk about Windows, it's too generic.

The enterprise version I have contains many things that are not intended to be enterprise; they are intended for home customers. This includes things like some games and some stuff like that. It needs to be more streamlined and customized for business users. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for a couple of years now. It's likely been around four or so.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's very reliable. The performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution has been very scalable, especially if you take advantage of the cloud deployment model. If a company needs to expand it, it's easy enough to do so.

We have this solution on every computer, It's used by thousands of people within our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

Sometimes I need to contact technical support to give me some additional rights or something like that. Or to install something that I don't have, as a corporate company and you cannot just install everything you want on your computer. You have to ask for support. This is our internal team, however. 

I have never called Microsoft myself. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.

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

At other companies, I did use other products. However, here, it's always been Windows. 

How was the initial setup?

I don't deal with the installation process. Our IT department does it. It's not my problem.

There's an internal team that deals with maintenance as well. I do not have to worry about that.

What about the implementation team?

We have an IT department that can internally handle any implementations. 

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

I'm not aware of the costs involved in the product. I do not handle licensing.

What other advice do I have?

We are a customer and an end-user.

We are using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the exact version number.

I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pleased with its capabilities in the years we've used it.

I would recommend the solution to other users and companies. It works well. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Real User
Easy to use, very stable, and simple to setup
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the product to be scalable."
  • "The security could always be better."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the product for running personal applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution offers a high amount of stability. It has not been corrupted at any time and the performance is good. 

It's holding all of my software and normal applications that are used on the PC.

The product has been very user-friendly.

I have found the product to be scalable.

The initial setup is very easy. 

What needs improvement?

I have no notes on how to make it better. For my purposes, it has worked perfectly.

The security could always be better. I'd like more security specifically on my PC and I have noticed that Windows does not yet offer very good security.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for many years. I'm not sure of the exact amount of time, however, we implemented it around the time it was first offered. It's been a long time. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is excellent. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's quite reliable and the performance, overall, is very good. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution so far seems to be quite scalable for my purposes. 

I only have it for personal use and use it on my three PCs. I don't have a large setup.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never had the opportunity to contact technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.

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

I previously used Windows 7. I've used older versions of Windows, however, when I log into my server, I'm using Windows Server 2016.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very straightforward. It's easy to install. The process is not overly difficult or complex. 

The deployment, from what I recall, is very quick. It might have taken around 20 minutes or so. 

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

You can choose a monthly or a yearly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I'm a customer and an end-user.

I'm not sure if we are using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the version number. 

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten We've been very pleased with its capabilities. 

I would recommend this solution to other users. 

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Freelance Software Engineer + Director of a company at Peter Krall Consulting
Real User
Top 20
An operating system that's pretty stable
Pros and Cons
  • "I like how Windows 10 is quite stable."
  • "It would be better if there were more integration with Linux and Azure."

What is our primary use case?

I use it mainly as the operating system for my tech development work. I'm running some kind of research studio and a database on this.

What is most valuable?

I like how Windows 10 is quite stable. 

What needs improvement?

It would be better if there were more integration with Linux and Azure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for several years. I got it when it first came out.

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

I've been in business since 1980, so I have used many operating systems like Sun. That's what it was called before Oracle bought them.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, but it takes some time to download and implement this solution.

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

I don't pay for my personal use. However, my company certainly has some licenses, but I'm not aware of what they pay for them.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to new users.

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

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Real User
Easy to install with an intuitive interface that works well on tablets
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to install. Even my child could set up the system."
  • "It would be great if the solution was more stable. It's a mass-produced product and people around the world use it extensively, which makes it a target for attacks. It needs better security against hackers."

What is most valuable?

We like the solution as it offers basic functionality and you don't need to be an expert to use it.

The solution supports touch screens, which is useful for me, as I utilize touchscreen devices often. It supports tablets, for example, which is great.

It's a massively popular product. About 80% of the operating systems in the world are Microsoft Windows.

The solution is easy to install. Even my child could set up the system.

The interface is intuitive and very self-explanatory. It's easier to use than Mac or Linux.

The product offers very good instructions.

What needs improvement?

It would be great if the solution was more stable. It's a mass-produced product and people around the world use it extensively, which makes it a target for attacks. It needs better security against hackers.

The solution needs to be more resilient against viruses. Apple computers, for example, are great in this sense.

The solution could be more lightweight. The OS should be built lighter. Users shouldn't have to buy the highest-end processor or devices in order to run the OS smoothly. There should be less demand on the hardware.

They could build or create an operating system that's less powerful than now. Currently, every year, we have to buy new devices just to have the best of Microsoft Windows products. If you want to have the best SharePoint, you have to add RAM. You have to have more and more powerful machines, just to have it run properly. It's demanding on the consumer. There are too many upgrades that are necessary and they happen too often.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution since its first release. It's been a while now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution in my opinion isn't very stable. It's vulnerable to attacks.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very straightforward. We didn't have any trouble at all. I simply asked the customer center to set up my particular version. There are no admin privileges on my work laptop, so I don't have authority to add anything, therefore I needed their assistance.

What other advice do I have?

We're Microsoft customers.

We're always on the latest version of the solution. Part of our security policy requires us to be on the latest update at all times. 

We have a patch server that will deploy the latest patches, with updates to the clients, to regular machines.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. If it was more stable and offered better data protection, I would rate it higher.

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