Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage.
Information Technology Application Manager at Skyvera
Makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The solution could have AI-driven functionality and voice integration features.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is fair and takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the PC involved.
What other advice do I have?
Every few days, a new Windows update is released. It contains errors. It's often sold out, so it's hard to get. It practically sells itself. It's the go-to for PCs, and it's stable. It's worth a couple of hundred dollars for users.
Windows 10 includes features that allow it to run with various types of products and envision their capacity, so be sure to save it.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
Stable, easy to install, but the licensing model should be easier
Pros and Cons
- "The overall performance is good."
- "I would like to see an easier licensing system."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is our client's operating system.
We have a large number of customers who use Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows Server. We also use 2019 and, on occasion, 2016.
We are resellers.
Windows 10 is the operating system that is used for everything. It serves as our Active Directory server, as well as our file server and database server.
What is most valuable?
The overall performance is good.
For how long have I used the solution?
We use a new operating system as soon as it is released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a stable operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
Windows 10 is used by five people in our company.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use and virtualize every operating system.
We are skilled in and use Linux, Microsoft Windows, and also Unix.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 is easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
This solution was installed entirely by us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would like to see an easier licensing system.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
We are satisfied with this operating system.
I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
- "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."
What is our primary use case?
I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in.
What is most valuable?
First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.
Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right.
Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures.
So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10.
What needs improvement?
I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory.
So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation.
I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out.
The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install.
Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence.
What about the implementation team?
While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done.
What other advice do I have?
There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.
The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool.
I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.
Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.
As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
System Administrator at Finlays
Straightforward to install, easy to integrate and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "When it's new it's very fast."
- "After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while."
What is our primary use case?
It's very useful. It acts like a terminal for all these things that you do in the office. You can access your shared files. You can do Office 365. You can use it as a client for so many applications. It is an operating system that is used for our company to interact with their cloud base from the on-premise system.
What is most valuable?
The installation is straightforward and the deployment is very fast.
The licensing is okay.
When it's new it's very fast.
The solution is very scalable.
The stability is very good.
The product is very user friendly, and it can integrate with so many other applications
What needs improvement?
After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while.
While they might already have this, I find that Windows has many workspaces and people just end up using one and ignoring the others. A person ends up opening so many windows and then just looking at one screen. It makes them ignore the others. They need to rework it so that this is less likely to happen. It needs to be a bit more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for some time - likely since it was introduced. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good in that there are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash
However, the performance seems to get worse with time. It becomes slower and there is a need to refresh.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.
We have about 90 users in our organization.
The usage is based on the number of users, and currently, we have no plan to increase our staff. However, f there's a new user, then we just buy a new license.
How are customer service and technical support?
Microsoft technical support is very complicated. We've never actually gone through Microsoft to solve problems. We almost always use the internet. You go to a site, and you look at someone who had a similar problem. I don't actually contact Microsoft on many issues. Therefore, I can't speak to their knowledgeability or responsiveness.
How was the initial setup?
The installation isn't overly difficult or complex. It's pretty straightforward if you understand the underlying concepts.
They have simplified it. It is very easy compared with when we are doing Windows.
The installation itself is very, very quick. It takes ten minutes or so.
Currently, I handle the deployment and maintenance myself.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the installation myself. I did not require the assistance of any integrators or consultants. I've been doing it a while, and therefore I'm comfortable with the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is okay. We normally buy the Pro version, the Business version. We find all features are already incorporated.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Windows 10.
We normally just use Windows. We only use other operating systems if we are running a system that requires us to use that operating system.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. We strive to have the latest updates.
I use the solution myself and within our organization.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Security Network Architect at Inmac
Recommended for beginners but needs more information for hard drives
Pros and Cons
- "I recommend Windows 10 for beginners."
- "Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as an operating system.
What needs improvement?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams.
The tool needs to offer more information on hard drives.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for four to five years.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted technical support yet.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 for beginners. But when an engineer or technician grows higher, I recommend migrating to Linux. It's very useful and very stable. As for rating Windows 10 on a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a seven.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2024
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A highly scalable and user-friendly operating system for workstations in corporate offices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system."
- "The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade."
What is our primary use case?
We used Windows 10 for workstations on operations or corporate offices.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system.
What needs improvement?
The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We sometimes couldn't operate the system because of the error on updates.
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Less than 1,000 users were using the solution in our organization.
I rate Windows 10 ten out of ten for scalability.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's installation and configuration took around one hour. We deploy the solution manually. Since we don't have automatic deployment, we install the operating system one step at a time.
What was our ROI?
Since Windows 10 is the only operating system we use, it is very useful for us in the office to run all applications.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee for Windows 10, which is too expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Student at University of Huddersfield
An affordable solution, but UI features need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's price is affordable."
- "The solution's UI could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to run a few applications.
What needs improvement?
The solution's UI could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since 2022.
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?
I rate the solution's scalability a five out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 8 before.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process works fine. It takes five minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is affordable. We purchase its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up and use with a very nice GUI
Pros and Cons
- "The product is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate."
- "The security could be improved. I have had colleagues who have gotten their files corrupted somehow."
What is our primary use case?
We are using this operating system for all of the functionality on offer. We have different machines on which we are using Eggplant to perform the functional testing. All those machines are currently on Windows 10 only since users have been using Windows 10 already, and it's quite user-friendly.
In all the cases where machines are present, we are performing the test over Windows 10 and using this Eggplant with all the different types of applications for the functionality users. Based on those tests, we are capturing data.
How has it helped my organization?
In the previous versions, you could get a copy of data or pirated data also, however, with Windows 10, as it is genuine software, it helped us a lot in avoiding this. It also has added security features and auto-updates. The upgrading of the software is very easy now.
What is most valuable?
The product is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate.
The GUI is quite impressive. We don't need to go into any command-line interface. Most of the things you can use with the click of a mouse.
The initial setup is very easy.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes we getting slowness issues while performing some heavy operations. We aren't multitasking or anything, however, some heavy load is there. In those times, Windows 10 is not responding as we would like it to. They need to improve this.
As of now, I haven't seen many ain points per see. However, whether we're upgrading the software or clearing the cache, it would help us if the solution was more responsive.
The security could be improved. I have had colleagues who have gotten their files corrupted somehow.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for maybe three or four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite stable and is easy to work with as you don't need very special skills.
As of now, I haven't had any downtime or any blockage due to the software or OS. Of course, the slowness issue sometimes stops us a lot. The upgrades can be frustrating as they sometimes start an update when we are working. If it's between the working times, it's not a problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite easy to integrate add-on solutions and we've found that the scalability is fine in Windows 10. You don't have to do anything extra in that we can install easily, and we can use the software easily wherever it's required.
Within my team, my project, all of us are using Windows 10 since the project itself is dependent on Windows 10. We have around 10 people on our project. We are senior consultants, test engineers, test analysts, project managers, and test analysts.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't reached out to technical support. Right now, things are running smoothly and therefore there's no reason to be in touch. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we may have been using Windows 7. We haven't used a different operating system. It's always been Microsoft.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not a complex process at all.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an in-built, permanent license. I can't speak to how much it costs our company.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just a customer and an end-user.
I would recommend this solution. It's not ideal for very heavy projects, however, for moderate or medium-type of projects that do not have a very heavy load or too much multitasking, Windows 10 is excellent.
Windows 10 makes for pretty comfortable working. It doesn't need users to be experienced in anything. If you want to start a new thing with Windows 10 OS, you don't need to worry about that. You can get into it easily. You don't need to have knowledge of any specific things so that you can catch up with the solution and how to use it easily.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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