: Run the executable in an isolated virtual machine first.
Deploying this utility quietly across multiple workstations saves time for IT administrators. This technical guide outlines how to configure a silent installation using deployment packages like mshaz1000.exe or official Ardfry installers. Understanding Silent Installation Switches
The installer is not running with elevated SYSTEM privileges. Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 Silent Install mshaz1000.exe
Or force a cache reset:
For the standard Ardfry PSD Codec installer, the following command line parameters are commonly used: : The primary switch to run the installer in Silent mode . : Run the executable in an isolated virtual machine first
Run the following command from an elevated (Administrator) Command Prompt or within your deployment tool: mshaz1000.exe /S Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Key Deployment Details Case Sensitivity
If the installer was built with Inno Setup (common for Ardfry), use these instead: mshaz1000.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP- Why Deploy PSD Codec Silently? Copied to clipboard Key Deployment Details Case Sensitivity
: Always run the command from an elevated prompt to ensure the codec has permission to register system DLLs. Restart Explorer : After a silent install, you may need to restart explorer.exe or reboot the computer to see the PSD thumbnails. Preferences official PSD Codec User's Guide to configure specific preview settings via the PSDCodecPreferences.exe Availability and Licensing
Try in this order; stop when you see an exit code 0 and the product files register.
Use the cd command to go to the folder where your installer is located.
Before diving into installation methods, let's quickly recap what this tool does. The Ardfry PSD Codec is a plug-in that enables Windows Explorer, Windows Photo Viewer, and other applications to natively display thumbnails and previews for PSD files. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, from Windows 7 up to Windows 11, and handles various file types including PSD, PSB, AI, and INDD.