Ikechukwu Okorie - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Partner at Commsworth Solutions Limited
Real User
Top 5
Offers compatibility with all types of computers but needs to improve stability
Pros and Cons
  • "Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer."
  • "The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution in my company for our standard daily operations and to use client Hyper-V.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that Windows 11 has been improved lately.

What needs improvement?

With Windows 10, there is room for improvement, especially in terms of the amount of time required to update the product. The time required to update the product should be shorter.

The tool's personal area network (PAN) features or screenshot functionalities need improvement since if you take two screenshots at once, one of them disappears in Windows 10. In Windows 11, if you take screenshots at once, you can get both of them in real time.

The stability of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There is no need to scale up the product in my company.

There are around 500 people in my company who use the product.

As my company uses Windows 10, it does not need to be increased since we use the right licenses. I believe that everything is already included in it.

There are no plans to increase the product's usage in my company.

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

Linux was one of the alternatives to Windows 10. I don't use Linux anymore.

How was the initial setup?

My company usually opts for a server-based deployment model.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

Installing from an ISO file typically takes a minute.

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

There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product.

What other advice do I have?

The security framework in Windows 10 is pretty much the same as Windows 8. Currently in Windows 10, you can enroll devices in Azure AD while also having access to BitLocker. 

I don't know if I can recommend the product to others since it is based on a user experience. Compatibility with most of the applications is possible, especially with the ones included in Microsoft's stack. The GUI is pretty much straightforward. The tool offers online support for the operating system.

Speaking about how the solution actually supports hardware compatibility compared to previous versions, I would say that it can pretty much work with almost any type of computer.

I rate the tool a seven out of ten.

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Support at Za irery
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
It's easy to use and set up
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features."
  • "PowerShell could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 as an operating system for running applications. We have more than 300 employees. Almost all of them are running Windows 10. 

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is easy to use. I like the built-in antivirus features. 

What needs improvement?

PowerShell could be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows 10 for 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft's support is good, but it takes them a long time to respond. 

How was the initial setup?

Windows 10 is easy to set up.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Windows 10 an eight out of ten. 

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Kamau Mwangi - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Systems Manager at Kijabe Hospital
Real User
Top 20
A stable solution with a good interface and navigation
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's interface and navigation."
  • "The tool needs to include NetMeeting which helps people to collaborate."

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's interface and navigation. 

What needs improvement?

The tool needs to include NetMeeting which helps people to collaborate. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution since its launch. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the product's scalability a six out of ten. My company has around 600 users for the tool. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's initial setup is very complex. You have to insert the disc and copy the files. We use the tool's desktop version. 

What about the implementation team?

We have IT teams who are capable of the product's installation. 

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

The product's commercial pricing is high. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. We have a team of four people who manage the tool. 

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Vice President at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
A stable, scalable and easily installable solution which boasts good performance and easy use
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
  • "It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for our personal applications. 

What is most valuable?

I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use. We have not had any problems with the solution. 

What needs improvement?

It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable, a feature which I like. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

We have not contacted technical support, although we are entitled to premium support when needed. 

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

With most of our users we use Windows 10. When it comes to some of the older versions, we go with Windows Symantec. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is quite straightforward.

I do not know how long it took. 

What about the implementation team?

I believe that the technical team involved in the installation consists of a large number when one accounts for the developers. 

Perhaps an additional 20 or 25 people are required for the deployment. This obviously depends on innumerable factors, such as the number of end users or servers involved or how many instances of the operating system are running. 

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

The price could possibly be improved, although I cannot know this for certain. 

I do not know the specifics of the licensing terms, as we are talking about an enterprise arrangement of which I am not involved. 

While I have not contacted technical support, we are entitled to premium support when needed. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is fine as is. I do not see shortcomings in it. 

Windows PATH has been used exclusively. 

I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten. 

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On-premises
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Team Leader at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Stable, easy and quick to install, good enterprise support but the Windows support needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "As a Microsoft Tester, I like enabling the Microsoft Hyper-V and running the Virtual Machines for testing purposes."
  • "If Microsoft could find a way to better manage updates and patches, that could be more useful for end users, which would be good."

What is most valuable?

As a Microsoft Tester, I like enabling the Microsoft Hyper-V and running the Virtual Machines for testing purposes.

I like Windows products.

What needs improvement?

Some time ago we had Windows Forms, but it did not perform well enough and Microsoft ended up terminating that area of the business.

I believe that it would be beneficial to introduce Windows Forms back into the solution to have a better experience transitioning from a desktop to a mobile version.

Currently, we are experiencing a lot of activities from hackers. People trying to break into the networks to access our data. This is an issue that is causing concern. I don't see a way of making it better or different. This became a large business for hackers. 

It would be great to have a more secure interface, especially in a business environment of critical content. For example, our company has a very high level of governance and security procedures.

There are many updates on a monthly basis. I understand that is how Microsoft helps their customers to manage and be secure with regard to Cyberattacks that we may experience. From a user's perspective, it's not a good experience. From an IT perspective, I know how important those things are.

It should be something that runs more in the background where it is not seen and has less of an impact than they usually have.

When we roll out any Microsoft patch across the Network which is done every Thursday, it had not seen a few computers having issues. That's bringing us X amount of work because we need to remediate the user's issue and all those things.

If Microsoft could find a way to better manage updates and patches, that could be more useful for end users, which would be good.

From an IT perspective, I would like something similar to Splunk where it has some type of visibility, or provide the user with power, or something that we could enable. For example, if we were attacked, we could enable something or download something as a part of the Microsoft portfolio to provide us with more visibility about the threat that is floating around.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Windows 10 since it's been on the market.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

My opinion is that Windows 10 is very stable.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not had many opportunities to contact technical support but have a few times.

My last contact with them was regarding server versions, which involved Exchange 2013, and few other things, and also about Windows 10 support.

My experience with enterprise support was good and we didn't have any issues, but specifically with Windows 10, it's wasn't a good experience.

Microsoft should have the same level of service. I was expecting more from Microsoft.

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

We are also working with all Microsoft operational systems, from Windows 10 to Windows Servers, Active Directory, and Office 365.

How was the initial setup?

I have worked with Windows since Windows 95 and it has changed a lot. It is very quick to deploy.

It is different when you analyze things and think in a more technical way, but even a non-technical person could install Windows from scratch with no issues.

What other advice do I have?

I am currently studying for Microsoft Administrator, but I don't have hands-on experience with Key Vault.

I would recommend Windows 10 to others who are interested in using it.

The Microsoft portfolio is quite large. It is difficult to think of what Microsoft hasn't already developed so far.

I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

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Technician at a government with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Had a good set of applications that people are familiar with, but the stability could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the set of multiple applications that are available."
  • "There could be more information available online for PowerShell."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is the operating system that I use.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the set of multiple applications that are available.

Every application has a place in Windows and it is good that most people in most companies know exactly where to find them.

I use Windows PowerShell, which runs the DOS commands. It is a little bit complicated but it still runs.

What needs improvement?

The stability could be improved, as I've had issues where it's crash or frozen.

Some of the command-line utilities could be a little cleaner.

There could be more information available online for PowerShell. It has a lot, but there can never be enough of that.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for between two and three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is something that should be improved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, it is good. Windows 10 can grow as big or be as small as you want it to be.

We are in a government office and we have a couple of thousand people who use it.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never dealt with Microsoft technical support.

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

We upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Several years ago, I worked with the old DOS system and I am still used to it. 

What other advice do I have?

My advice for anybody who is using Windows 10 is to make sure that you continue to do the updates and keep your patches up to date.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

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Sr Data Governance Architect at Mresult
Real User
Top 5
A stable solution that has a good user interface and knowledgeable technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The user interface is good."
  • "The on-premise product is costly."

What is our primary use case?

It is an operating system. I use it for browsing on Google. I use it for my work and personal reasons.

What is most valuable?

The user interface is good.

What needs improvement?

The on-premise product is costly. It would be good if the product’s price were reduced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the product’s scalability a seven out of ten. We have more than 100 users. We might increase the usage in the future.

How are customer service and support?

I have heard from my administrator that the support is knowledgeable. We can find everything in the documentation.

How was the initial setup?

The tool is easy to deploy. We need a separate license for Microsoft 365. The solution can be deployed on-premises and on the cloud.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment was done by a consultant.

What other advice do I have?

I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

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Technical Lead at Cellulant Kenya
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is faster and much more advanced than other products
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is faster compared to other operating systems I have used."
  • "The product must reduce the number of updates."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for my daily work.

What is most valuable?

The solution is faster compared to other operating systems I have used. It is much more advanced than Windows 7 and Windows XP.

What needs improvement?

The product must reduce the number of updates. When a company uses an operating system, the employees must adapt it. It can release more versions instead of giving so many updates.


For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for the last four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. It has a lot of updates. We need to wait till the updates are completed.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am the only user.

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

I have used Fedora. It's my favorite product. I switched to Windows 10 because of our company’s policy.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is very straightforward. The deployment takes one hour. We just download the file, burn it into a disc, and boot the machine or the hard drive.

What about the implementation team?

I can deploy the product myself.

What other advice do I have?

I highly recommend the solution to others. Overall. I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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