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Setup Guide: PowerHash Suite

Follow these steps to install the PowerHash Suite manually and register it as a global command in your terminal.

1. Choose an Installation Folder

Move all the project files to a permanent location. Avoid using temporary folders like Downloads.

  • Recommended Path: C:\Resources\bin\PowerHash

Required Files:

  • PowerHash.ps1 (Controller)
  • PowerHash-Checksum.ps1 (Worker)
  • PowerHash-Verify.ps1 (Worker)
  • powerhash.cmd (CLI Shim)

2. Unblock the Scripts

Windows blocks scripts downloaded from the web by default. You must unblock them to allow execution.

  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
  2. Run the following command (update the path to match your folder): 
    Unblock-File -Path "C:\Resources\bin\PowerHash\PowerHash*.ps1"

3. Registering the Windows Environment Path

To call PowerHash from any folder, Windows needs to know where the .bat shim is located.

  1. Open Environment Variables:

    • Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.
    • Navigate to the Advanced tab.
    • Click the Environment Variables... button at the bottom.

  2. Edit the System Path:

    • In the System variables section (the bottom half), find the variable named Path.
    • Select it and click Edit....
    • Click New in the top right of the popup.
    • Paste the full path to your folder (e.g., C:\Resources\bin\PowerHash).

  3. Confirm and Refresh:

    • Click OK on all three windows.
    • Crucial: You must close and reopen any active Command Prompt or PowerShell windows for the change to take effect.