I use Windows 10 to access my browser, make text documents, and run some personal applications.
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Quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows 10's most valuable feature is that it is quite intuitive and really easy to use compared to other operating systems.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 should have less frequent updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, Windows 10 has been quite stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Windows 10 is quite straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Though it is an easy-to-use solution with a straightforward setup phase, the support needs to be improved
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution to run some applications. I also use it for normal browsing purposes.
What is most valuable?
This solution is easy to use. I am satisfied with the solution.
What needs improvement?
I want the solution's support to be improved. I want the support to be faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is good. A lot of people are using the solution in my company. The usage of the solution is increasing day by day. Its usage may increase by 50% in the next two years.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted technical support. Though it is not as good as expected, it is reasonable.
How was the initial setup?
The setup phase was straightforward. I deployed the solution in 2016.
The deployment process involves us taking the software from Forcepoint, then Hitachi personnel install it for the first time. After that, we upgraded it. We got it when it was Windows Version 1.0, and now we are at Windows Version 5.3. The upgrading part was done by my in-house team members.
For the deployment and maintenance, we need around 10-20 people.
What about the implementation team?
For the first time, I implemented it with help from a Hitachi vendor.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to smaller companies. But for larger companies, I cannot recommend it.
Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.
It's easy to use and set up
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.
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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