Win 8 laptop display model security question

[platonium]

Hi, just recently found a really good deal on a low end Asus laptop which was a display model at Fry's. Did a factory reset through the settings. Is the unit safe from a security setup perspective? Could there be malware that resides on the system afterwards despite this? Thanks for your help.

 

[das_stig]

A factory reset should get rid of anything, if your worried, try any of the online scanners.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/scanner/online/free.html
http://www.eset.co.uk/Antivirus-Utilities/Online-Scanner

 

[platonium]

Thank you very much.

Followup question: what about things like BadUSB, etc? Would malware of that type continue to be a potential problem with any display model / open box device?