Mshaz1000.exe | Ardfry Psd Codec 1.7 Silent Install

Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Ardfry\PSD Codec\1.7" -Name "DisplayVersion"

Expected output: 1.7

Ardfry PSD Codec is a popular utility that allows users to view Adobe Photoshop .psd files directly in Windows Explorer, Outlook, and Photo Viewer without needing to open Photoshop. For system administrators deploying this software across an organization, performing a silent install (an installation that runs without user interaction) is the most efficient method. Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 Silent Install mshaz1000.exe

The filename reference mshaz1000.exe appears to be a specific re-packaged or downloaded installer executable. Below is the guide on how to execute the silent installation using standard command-line switches. Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Ardfry\PSD Codec\1

reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Ardfry\PSD Codec" /v Version

Expected output: Version REG_SZ 1.7 Expected output: 1

Also verify file presence:

dir "%ProgramFiles%\Ardfry\PSD Codec\"

In Explorer, press Alt+P to open the preview pane. Click any PSD file. A rendered image should appear.

The following script ensures elevation and silent install.

# deploy-ardfry-psd-codec.ps1
$installer = "mshaz1000.exe"
$arguments = "/S"