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But the main point I wanted to make in this topic is about risk with used second hand laptops. Because of that I think it probably is best to buy a new unused laptop

Why would that be better? As far as I know, malware can and have been installed on brand new laptops. Ask Lenovo and Sony, if I remember well.

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It sounds like you’re saying buying used second hand laptops can’t have malware from the manufacturers, only new laptops can but that is wrong.

Not at all, I’m just saying that you’re wrong in supposing it must be safer when purchased new. Nothing else.

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