mshaz1000.exe /S

After a successful silent deployment, confirm the installation on target machines:

Most Ardfry installers utilize standard installer technology (such as Inno Setup or NSIS). The universal command for a silent installation is usually /S (case-sensitive).

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as Administrator. Step 2: Navigate to the directory where the installer is located. Step 3: Run the following command:

mshaz1000.exe /S

Common installer types and typical silent flags:

After silent install, check:


The following script ensures elevation and silent install.

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

Given that mshaz1000.exe is not an official download from Ardfry (which typically provides .msi or .exe with standard branding), exercise caution. Before mass deployment:

A legitimate mshaz1000.exe for Ardfry PSD Codec 1.7 typically has a file size around 3.8 MB – 4.2 MB.


If the installer was built with Inno Setup engine, the silent switch might differ slightly. If /S does not work, try:

mshaz1000.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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