I would not recommend Windows to someone who wants a "just works" solution. I'm told that I (and every Windows user I know) just have bad luck, but Windows 7+ still regularly BSOD on HP and Dell laptops, and they seem to be much more prone to viruses, etc.

And I know, Windows is beyond reproach, and BSODs are really the fault of OEMs, but I've never seen Linux kernel panic--not even on the same hardware Windows couldn't handle.

Not trying to start a flame war, but I really think it's misleading to say Windows "just works".