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MicroDicom Shell Extension

by MicroDicomv5.0.0

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Windows shell extension that make easier handling of DICOM files in Windows explorer.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension --exact --version 5.0.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for MicroDicom Shell Extension

MicroDicom Shell Extension uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
MicroDicomShellExtensionSetup-5.0.0.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for MicroDicom Shell Extension →

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About

This is Windows shell extension that make easier viewing of DICOM files in File explorer. You can easily display DICOM images in File Explorer just like other image formats as JPEG, BMP, ...

Simply, you need to open File explorer to view DICOM images.

Features:

- View DICOM images in File Explorer

- View DICOM tags in File Explorer on mouse over

- Copy DICOM image to clipboard

- Universal installer for x86 and x64 platforms

Installers · v5.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
machineDirect
x64EXE
NSIS
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

5 known CVEs via NVD

  • medium5.7Patched in wingetCVE-2025-1002affects v2024.3Feb 10, 2025

    MicroDicom DICOM Viewer version 2024.03 fails to adequately verify the update server's certificate, which could make it possible for attackers in a privileged network position to alter network traffic and carry out a machine-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. This allows the attacker...

  • high8.8Fix in v2024.2CVE-2024-33606affects before 2024.2Jun 11, 2024

    An attacker could retrieve sensitive files (medical images) as well as plant new medical images or overwrite existing medical images on a MicroDicom DICOM Viewer system. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

  • high8.8Fix in v2024.2CVE-2024-28877affects before 2024.2Jun 11, 2024

    MicroDicom DICOM Viewer is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DICOM Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

  • high7.8Fix in v2024.1CVE-2024-25578affects before 2024.1Feb 29, 2024

    MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior contain a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which could result in memory corruption within the application.

  • high7.8Fix in v2024.1CVE-2024-22100affects before 2024.1Feb 29, 2024

    MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DICOM Viewer. A user must open a malicious DCM file in order to exploit...

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MicroDicom Shell Extension on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension --exact --version 5.0.0. winget downloads the installer from MicroDicom and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install MicroDicom Shell Extension silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension --exact 5.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for MicroDicom Shell Extension?
MicroDicom Shell Extension uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: MicroDicomShellExtensionSetup-5.0.0.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall MicroDicom Shell Extension via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from MicroDicom Shell Extension's Apps & Features entry.
Is MicroDicom Shell Extension free?
MicroDicom Shell Extension is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microdicom.com/dicom-shell-extension.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does MicroDicom Shell Extension work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls MicroDicom Shell Extension directly from the publisher.
How do I keep MicroDicom Shell Extension up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of MicroDicom Shell Extension from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 5.0.0latest
  • 4.0.0