ie4uinit.exe -show taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe Or force a cache reset:
Introduction In the world of digital asset management and Windows system administration, time is money. Manually clicking through installation wizards on dozens—or hundreds—of machines is a relic of inefficient IT management. For creative departments, graphic design firms, and photo studios, one essential utility stands out: Ardfry PSD Codec . This software allows Windows File Explorer and native photo apps to display Adobe Photoshop (PSD) thumbnails and metadata without launching Photoshop itself.
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object $_.Name -like "*Ardfry PSD*" | Select-Object IdentifyingNumber Then silently uninstall with MSIEXEC: Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 Silent Install mshaz1000.exe
| Switch | Function | |--------|----------| | /VERYSILENT | Suppresses all windows, progress bars, and dialogs. The installation runs in the background. | | /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES | Prevents any pop-up message boxes (e.g., “Installation complete” or error prompts) from halting the process. | | /NORESTART | Prevents the system from rebooting even if the installer requests it. Critical for production environments. | | /SP- | Disables the “This will install software on your computer” prompt at the very beginning. | Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 has separate architecture installers. If mshaz1000.exe is a unified wrapper, you may need to force the architecture. In some repacks, additional switches exist:
Ensure your deployment tool is running as SYSTEM, not the logged-in user. In Group Policy, use Computer Configuration (runs as SYSTEM) rather than User Configuration. Error 4: Conflict with Adobe Creative Cloud Cause: Adobe’s own PSD thumbnail provider (part of Bridge or Creative Cloud) may conflict. ie4uinit
After silent install, run as part of your script:
mshaz1000.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP- This software allows Windows File Explorer and native
Version 1.7 of the Ardfry PSD Codec has become a staple build for stability. However, the true power of this tool is unlocked when deploying it silently across a network. This article focuses exclusively on the specific executable file — a known packaged variant of the Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 installer—and provides a masterclass in executing a silent, unattended installation. Note: Always verify the integrity and source of any executable named mshaz1000.exe . While widely recognized in deployment communities as a repackaged silent-ready version of Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7, standard security protocols (hash verification, sandbox testing) should always be followed. What is Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7? Before diving into silent switches, let’s understand the software. Adobe Photoshop’s native PSD format is proprietary. Without a codec, Windows treats PSD files like generic documents, showing only a generic icon. Ardfry PSD Codec integrates directly into the Windows Imaging Component (WIC).