That is normal protocol for any new PC I buy. The crapware that PC manufacturers don't even bother trying to hide like antivirus, photo management, browser helpers etc... always warrants an OS wipe after unboxing.

If my next laptop isn't from Apple it will be one I can buy from Microsoft directly where they don't install any of that garbage.

ANother reason to install your own OS is that SSDs are much cheaper from Newegg than as laptop upgrades.