laptop is EXCELLENT / but Windows was compromised!

The machine as a whole is absolutely stunning. I have nothing bad to say about it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOWEVER, the pre-installed Operating System (Windows 8.1) was compromised. During my exploration of installed applications, settings, etc. I came across some Chinese characters while navigating the Device Manager settings and in other places. I immediately became concerned and tossed in my latest burned disc of Debian Jessie. But it's cool though. I have been using GNU/Linux for years. I was gonna run with Jessie anyways, but it wasn't planned til later, as I have not had a Windows PC in about 8 years.

Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned