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    Microsoft Windows

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AWindows is an operating system with editions to support business workstations.N/A
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    Microsoft Windows
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    Microsoft Windows
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Windows
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    I haven't used other OS.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    We selected Microsoft Windows because of the user friendly nature of it and a big factor is that other user never used macOS or Ubuntu so the productivity will decrease a lot because you have to explain a whole new OS. I always only recommend macOS or Ubuntu if you are a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    It's very different if we compare it with a Linux distribution. It's not free, and many apps you can get are paid (Office 365, for example). But also, you pay for a widely known product and a product that nearly every employee knows how to use. Linux is used more by sysadmins …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft Windows and macOS are both useful operating systems. There are businesses who much prefer macOS and some that prefer Windows. Businesses that revolve around industries such as game design, art design, graphic design may opt to use macOS due to its optimization with …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    Windows runs literally every piece of software I need to work. Installations are usually quick and uncomplicated, and configuration is usually quite simple, rarely requiring finding config files and editing them manually.

    I chose Windows only because I had no other choice, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    I Haven't used any other operating system so I wouldn't know.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft Windows OS is very secure and user-friendly. When compared to Kali Linux, various other open source OS'es, and Apple iOS, this system keeps up well with their competition. As an end user, I have used all three systems, and each has its positive and negative points. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    Windows is fundamentally different from Linux, each shines in their own spots and has cons as well.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Windows
    Because of its compatibility with third-party software requirements.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
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    Microsoft Windows
    Small Businesses
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Windows
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Windows
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    I think for every business in the world Microsoft Windows is a good use as standard OS system. It’s easy to use and a lot of other company's use it which make it very appealing for user to learn more about Microsoft Windows. The Office 365 suite is really good as a free feature and used a lot by every user of Microsoft Windows. If you got a designer business I would recommend other brands that are specialized in that kind of work. I feel Windows will come short on that end.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • It is very easy to use, can be picked up by a novice in minutes.
    • It is aesthetically pleasing, and appears clean and modern.
    • Most programs that people use in their day to day run on windows natively.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Forced updates occasionally have bad timing when ignored for too long
    • Microsoft Edge Web Browser is a bit clunky
    • The 3D desktop still needs some improvement
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    It's easy to use, very straightforward, and user-friendly. It has improved over the years, but you still need to be careful not to shut it down improperly because that may lead to corruption and Windows being unable to boot. There is plenty of software available that covers most needs.
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Windows and macOS are both useful operating systems. There are businesses who much prefer macOS and some that prefer Windows. Businesses that revolve around industries such as game design, art design, graphic design may opt to use macOS due to its optimization with programs that revolve around these topics. Other businesses that are more focused towards Data or text processing may opt to use Windows due to its familiarity across the world and ease of access.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Positively effects our easy of use of other programs
    • Take it for granted because it is so transparent in use
    • Definitely worth the price.
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