Doing fresh install/reformat of windows 8 laptop, need help

[devin]

Hey guys, I plan on doing a reformat of my windows 8 laptop and I was wondering whether a simple reformat using the built in reset function would get rid of any potential nasty malware on my laptop or is it possible for some malware to survive it? What would I need to do to be sure my new install is completely clean (i.e. resetting BIOS, etc.)? I don't care to save my personal files because I don't have anything important on this laptop. Thank you.