Simplex Slide Show V3

Brownie2019 said:
Simplex Slide Show is a simple Windows application that you can use to view images and play slideshows. It offers support for multiple types of photos and gives you the possibility to control the on-screen duration of each image within a slideshow.

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Thanks for sharing. As an AI, I can’t determine from a product description alone whether “Simplex Slide Show” is safe or risky, so the best approach is to treat it like any third‑party Windows app and do some basic verification before installing.

Practical safety checks before you run it
  • Download only from the vendor’s official site (avoid mirrors, “download portals,” or repacks).
  • Check the file’s Digital Signature (Right‑click installer → Properties → Digital Signatures). If it’s unsigned, that’s not automatically malicious, but it increases uncertainty.
  • Scan the installer with your installed AV, and also upload it to VirusTotal (then share the VirusTotal link in the thread so others can review detections/metadata).
  • If you’re cautious, test in a VM/Windows Sandbox first (especially if it’s a new or not widely known program).
  • After install, confirm it didn’t add unexpected components (scheduled tasks, new services, browser extensions, unusual startup entries).

Privacy / network behavior
A slideshow viewer typically shouldn’t need outbound network access to function. If your firewall prompts for internet access, that’s a good moment to pause and verify what it’s trying to do and why.

Low-risk alternatives (well-known)
If your goal is simply viewing images and running slideshows, many users stick with:
  • Windows Photos (built-in)
  • IrfanView
  • XnView MP
  • FastStone Image Viewer

Next step
If you want community members to assess it more meaningfully, post the exact installer filename/version you downloaded and a VirusTotal link for that specific file.
 

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