President at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
Real User
Easily navigate between several apps and programs simultaneously
Pros and Cons
  • "We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential."
  • "If the desktop version could be a little bit more like the mobile application, that would be great. It's just easier to navigate."

What is our primary use case?

Most of the staff in the office use PCs but I'm using Windows 10 on my Mac.

We use Windows 10 mostly for document management, Word, Excel, presentations — things of that nature.

We have an additional license. Within our organization, there are 25 people, ranging from finances, registration, faculty members, etc. We also have a student body of around 80, all of whom use Windows 10.

How has it helped my organization?

We can be certain of what documents are being worked on and by who — that is, of course, essential. We can also keep better track of who is responsible for what. That's really helpful.

What is most valuable?

If I am being honest, I'm not a big Microsoft fan myself. I just find it a little bit clumsy, at least with the desktop application, it's just hard to navigate. I find the online interface, the mobile version, a lot more simple to use which makes it easier to collaborate with my staff. When you open up the mobile version, it's already fed to the cloud and you can share it from there, but I think that it could be a generational thing. Most of the staff in my office don't always make sure that the documents are safe in one draft. Sometimes we end up having multiple copies in one day. 

I find the interface with Teams to be very useful. 

I like the library feature (connected to OneDrive). You can check back in-house to see who the last user was — I find that to be extremely helpful.

In terms of Microsoft Word, if the desktop version could be a little bit more like the mobile application, that would be great. It's just easier to navigate.

It's relatively useful, in terms of navigating and finding what I need.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for at least two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Personally, I don't find it to be very stable.

How are customer service and support?

We have our own technical support personnel; however, we have contacted Microsoft support and they were very helpful. I would give them a rating of ten out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

If you're going to use Windows 10, make sure to opt for the staff training. It's two sessions and it's very helpful. 

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Systems Engineer at EVONICEVONIC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Easy to set up, highly scalable and compatible with all applications
Pros and Cons
  • "It is compatible with most of the applications I use like Office."
  • "Windows needs to improve the memory process—memory management. Sometimes, it consumes too much."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for work purposes on my laptop like Outlook, Excel, and so on. 

What is most valuable?

It is compatible with most of the applications I use like Office. 

What needs improvement?

Windows needs to improve the memory process—memory management.   Sometimes, it consumes too much.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is not bad. I would rate the stability a six out of ten because you need to restart Windows because Windows doesn't manage memory in the best way.

The operating system, if you don't restart it, will slow down.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. There are 22 end users in my company using it.

We have plans to increase the number of users, and it is regularly used. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple. It's user-friendly.

What about the implementation team?

We can do it in-house. So we only need to put the CD in the laptop, and it's next, next, next. It's very simple.

It took around 30 minutes to install. It can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud. You can create a virtual machine with Windows 10.

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

It is not expensive. The licensing costs are okay. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate it a ten out of ten. Because in the world, it's the most used OS in all companies. It's compatible with all applications.

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Implementing consultant at Simark
Real User
Top 10
A stable solution that has useful features and fulfills the basic needs of users
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is pretty stable."
  • "The search feature could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

It is the main operating system of our organization.

What is most valuable?

I am a basic user. We use it because it is the company policy. I do not have any issues with it. The product is pretty stable.

What needs improvement?

It takes too long to find files. The search feature could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the latest version of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We did not face any issues with stability.

How was the initial setup?

The IT department installs the solution for us. It took them half a day.

What other advice do I have?

We do not use other systems like Oracle. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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Top 20
A Microsoft operating system for personal computers, tablets, embedded devices and internet of things devices
Pros and Cons
    • "Windows Updating System needs improvement."

    What is our primary use case?

    Windows 10 is a standard defect tool for all laptops. Some desktop so that we don't know all I would say all employees, customer computer are using Windows. 

    What needs improvement?

    Windows Updating System needs improvement. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for five years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a highly stable solution. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward. I would rate it eight out of ten. The deployment takes less than two hours. 

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

    All Microsoft products are expensive. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

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    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.

    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.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Cyber security manager at Apparel
    Real User
    Easy to use and familiar
    Pros and Cons
    • "The two main features that I have found valuable are its ease of use and that we are used to using Windows."
    • "In the next release, I would like it to improve regarding stability plus performance."

    What is our primary use case?

    It is deployed on both cloud and on-prem.

    I use a computing device, but it can be used for multiple functions and multiple aspects.

    What is most valuable?

    The two main features that I have found valuable are its ease of use and that we are used to using Windows.

    What needs improvement?

    In the next release, I would like improvement regarding stability plus performance.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is stable. Clearly there are multiple vulnerabilities, multiple issues that happen, but otherwise it works.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is scalable. We have around 3 to 4,000 people using it. And we have 20 - 25 admins or managers responsible for it.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The support is okay.

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

    I previously tried Windows 7.

    How was the initial setup?

    It was a straightforward installation. It took 15 - 20 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    You can install it by yourself or with the help of the consultant\integrator.

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

    It offers a yearly and a monthly subscription. Yearly is the one we are using.

    What other advice do I have?

    On a scale of one to ten, I would give Windows 10 an eight.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
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    Real User
    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.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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