Senior Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Stability is this solution's best feature
Pros and Cons
  • "We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company."
  • "There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable Windows 10 feature for me is stability.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement when it comes to the licensing.

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?

Windows 10 is stable. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have more than 20,000 endpoint users for Windows 10 at our company. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never had to contact Microsoft's technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I do not know very much about the installation process. I was not involved in it. 

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

We pay for a yearly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows 10. 

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Product Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
Straightforward to set up and works well with Microsoft Office but has too many updates
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution scales well."
  • "If they could avoid the constant bombarding of the updates, which happens, that would be appreciated."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for work purposes. 

What is most valuable?

In terms of my company, it's giving me a Windows laptop, so that is why I'm using it. I can say that Microsoft Office works really well in Windows rather than on any other OS.

Many people are using Windows 10. There wouldn't be much if any compatibility issues when you have to share any information.

You can actually mirror your phones on Windows, without installing meaning third-party applications, which I really liked.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. 

The solution scales well.

Technical support seem to be helpful. 

What needs improvement?

I generally have a better user experience using macOS than Windows. 

I could actually see a lot of bugs and glitches. The performance of Windows is not that great.

They could optimize the OS for all devices.

If they could avoid the constant bombarding of the updates, which happens, that would be appreciated.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability isn't ideal. There are bugs and glitches. I've seen performance issues. This, of course, is in comparison to Mac, which is largely problem-free. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is pretty good, actually. When it comes to the enterprise solutions that Windows offers, scalability is never an issue.

We have around 250 people on the solution right now. 

We do have plans to increase usage. We may end up doubling it.

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't used Microsoft support directly, however, in terms of the people who are setting it up in my company, they are good with the support on offer and are satisfied with the service they get. They will get back to you with an answer. 

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

We've always used Windows. We did not use anything else previously. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty easy as people know the system and are comfortable with Windows - especially when it comes to server management. And whenever they want to control any other appliances, Windows is the way to go.

That said, I'm not sure how long the deployment process actually took.

In my company, likely three people were involved with the initial setup. They also handle maintenance. 

What was our ROI?

There is an ROI in terms of being able to upgrade. You can upgrade your hardware or the solution every five years or so. 

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

I would not say it's expensive. It has an extensive range of options. If you're just looking at the OS perspective, there is no comparison. 

You don't know how much does a macOS costs you, as it comes with the hardware. I would say that, with the performance that Windows delivers, it's not justifiable that Windows is charging the money they do. That said, I would say that it is not expensive. 

There might be a Windows setup fee when you buy the license, however, I am not 100% certain this is the case. 

What other advice do I have?

Our company uses the product. I am just an end-user. 

I'm pretty neutral in terms of recommending it to anyone. There are pros and cons. 

I'd rate the solution at a six out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Director of Application Engineering at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Bug and glitch free
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution."
  • "Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier."

What is our primary use case?

I don't know which version we are using. 

We don't use the solution for anything specific. 

What is most valuable?

I cannot think of any specific features which stand out to me. 

What needs improvement?

Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I don't know exactly how long I have been using Windows 10, likely a couple of years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

While I cannot say for sure, it seems that the scalability has been okay thus far. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I am not aware of any use having been made of technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the setup. This was already handled by my IT department

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

I don't know how much we paid for the solution. 

What other advice do I have?

I have no idea how many are using the solution in our organization, although I assume this would include everybody, meaning 1,200 or 1,500 people. 

I have no specific advice to offer. 

I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Team leader technical support at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
Scales well, stable, and easy to setup
Pros and Cons
  • "We like the productivity."
  • "The update cycle could use some improvement."

What is our primary use case?

Our main use for Windows 10 is as a platform to host our enterprise applications.

What is most valuable?

We like the productivity.

Most importantly, it's everywhere. 

The compatibility of applications factor is the main reason to choose the Microsoft operating system.

What needs improvement?

The update cycle could use some improvement. There have been a lot of zero-day security issues that have mostly been met, but, the way Microsoft handled these could sometimes be less user disruptive. 

It could be more secure, which is our main concern from a company's perspective.

The technical support could also be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows 10 since 2015.

We are using the latest version.

We deployed it on-premises and it has also been deployed as Azure Virtual Desktop.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable enough for our purposes.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is definitely scalable. We have 300 users in our organization who use it.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is a bit varied. Depending on the type of technical support that you need, most are very responsive and usually, they are quite knowledgeable.

There is definitely room for improvement, especially with more complex and less straightforward questions. It tends to stay in the area of data gathering.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. It is easy to install.

The length of time for deployment depends on the scale, 

On a one-for-one basis, and using the automation tools that are provided with additional licensing, we use Microsoft Endpoint manager for this. it doesn't take very much time.

We have three people to manage it on a day-to-day basis.

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

Pricing depends on the type of license. If you are an enterprise customer, you can pay for licensing on a monthly basis. 

We, however, are an educations firm, we pay for our licensing on an annual basis. It also depends on the relationship you have with Microsoft.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Windows 10 an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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SAP Architecture Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Real User
Easy to install, quick and easy to use, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is quick."
  • "While it is already a stable product, it can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

This solution is used to help the end-user with whatever is required for their day-to-day work.

It is mainly used by the end-user, as their operating system.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is quick.

It includes many features with many options.

Also, it is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They don't use it with any third-party integration, it doesn't require this as it is used by the end-user.

While it is already a stable product, it can be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows 10 for three to four years, since it was launched.

Windows 10 is the latest version. I believe they will launch Windows 11 in the next few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution. It has a very good upgrade path.

We have approximately 50 users in my office.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is good. We have no issues with the technical support from Microsoft.

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

We did not use any other solution before Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very straightforward.

It takes less than one hour to install and deploy.

We only require one person to maintain this solution. I do it myself for the site.

What about the implementation team?

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

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

The license is built into whatever you have purchased. For example, we purchased our Lenovo laptop and the license for Windows 10 was built in.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate any other product before choosing Windows 10.

What other advice do I have?

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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System Administrator at Suez Canal Insurance
Real User
Top 5
Windows 10

Microsoft has been closely watching the onslaught of this new ransomware epidemic and added a slew of new features to the second major update of Windows 10 which is called "Creators Update" — Win 10 CU for short — which has been rolling out for a few weeks, consumers first.

Presenting new anti-ransomware protection features added in Win 10 CU, Robert Lefferts, Director of Program Management, Windows Enterprise and Security, said that no Windows 10 customer was affected by the recent WannaCry ransomware outbreak that took place in mid-May and no currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10.

From a security perspective, CU is a massive improvement.

The new security features include the following list, apart from a host of non-security-related additions like a 3D version of MS Paint. :-)

  • Click-to-run for Adobe Flash in Edge — Prevents ransomware and other malware from landing on Windows 10 PCs via exploits kits and drive-by downloads.
  • Instant cloud protection via Windows Defender — According to Microsoft, starting with CU, Windows Defender AV can suspend a suspicious file from running and sync with the cloud protection service to further inspect the file.
  • Fast remediation mechanism at detection — Microsoft says it has made great strides to "remediate ransomware infection and limit ransomware activity from minutes to seconds, reducing its damage from hundreds of encrypted files to a few." Microsoft credits this to Windows Defender AV’s behavioral engine, which can aggregate malware behavior across processes and stages.
  • Improved detection for script-based attacks — Microsoft says its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) was modified to intervene during the strategic execution points of JS or VBS script runtimes, two infection vectors often used by ransomware.
  • Wow64 compatibility scanning — In CU, Windows Defender AV added a process-scanning feature that uses the Wow64 compatibility layer, enabling it to better inspect system interactions of 32-bit applications running on 64-bit operating systems.
  • Process tree visualizations — Feature added to Windows Defender ATP, the commercial version of Windows Defender.
  • Artifact searching capabilities — Feature added to Windows Defender ATP.
  • Machine isolation and quarantine — feature added to Windows Defender ATP.
  • Windows Edge browser — better protection against remote code execution attacks.

Overall, your average user will probably not notice the difference.

Overall, it's a good update, but it stands out for its incremental tweaks and behind-the-scenes improvements to matters such as security, updates, and privacy, rather than for spectacular new features.

Obviously, you will not be able to roll this out immediately in your organization, despite the CU security improvements. Implementing CU is likely not a priority if you have just started to deploy Windows 10, and you might jump straight to the next major update, codenamed Redstone 3 which is due later this year.

The update is available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers running the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Core editions. Organizations that have Windows via the Volume License Service Center have been able to get the update since May 1st.

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BigFix Technical Advisor at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Easy installation, stable, scalable and has 24/7 technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance is good."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

With Windows 10, we can perform in-place updates. We are capable of handling compliance management and we can apply a patch software distribution.

What is most valuable?

I like that I can patch and campaign software distribution.

The performance is good.

I haven't found that it needs any improvements. We are able to patch all of our machines. We haven't had any issues with this operating system.

What needs improvement?

The interface could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for five or six years.

I am using the 2019 Windows Operating system. We are using the latest version.

It can be deployed both on-premises and in the cloud.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is common with all products. Windows 10 is a very scalable product.

Most of the users in our organization use Linux.

We have plans to increase our usage.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good. They are available 24/7.

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

I am also using Linux as well as Red Hat, which is a requirement of the organization. We haven't switched.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. 

The installation process is quick. We install the agent in the machines, in five minutes. It does not require a lot of time.

This solution will be maintained by two to three admins, not that much.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to complete the installation myself.

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

There are no additional costs.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are thinking of using 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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Head of Digital Consulting Team at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Easy to use, stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "We are satisfied with this operating system."
  • "Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 as our operating system. 

We primarily use it to run Microsoft Office and collaborate with various Microsoft apps. Specifically, Outlook and Teams.

What is most valuable?

For the productivity suite, Microsoft Office is what we use.

We are satisfied with this operating system.

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient. Your machine will be slower if your device is underpowered and you have to open five or six different apps. With Windows 10, this is a challenge.

If Windows is able to allocate RAM judiciously in those scenarios, you can continue to work with multiple windows open without experiencing any slowdown. This is one area that needs to be improved.

The RAM is a persistent issue with Windows 10. It slows the system down.

For how long have I used the solution?

I'm not sure when Windows 10 was first implemented at the company, but I started in April and have been using it ever since.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Most of the time it is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a scalable product.

I am working in a large enterprise. We have more than 5,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

I have not personally contacted technical support. If there are some issues, I send the request to the IT department. They make the necessary improvements for the changes.

My experience has been good.

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

We use SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

I personally do not use the Microsft Authenticator to connect to the VPN, but others are using it.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved with the setup of Windows 10, it is done by our IT department.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this system to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate, Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

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