IAS 0.9

10 files changed, 128 insertions, 71 deletions

diff --git a/IAS.png b/IAS.png
index b0b7cdb..ff9d70a 100644
--- a/IAS.png
+++ b/IAS.png
diff --git a/IAS_Activation.png b/IAS_Activation.png
index 0876ce5..e70a397 100644
--- a/IAS_Activation.png
+++ b/IAS_Activation.png
diff --git a/_site/IAS.png b/_site/IAS.png
index b0b7cdb..ff9d70a 100644
--- a/_site/IAS.png
+++ b/_site/IAS.png
diff --git a/_site/IAS_Activation.png b/_site/IAS_Activation.png
index 0876ce5..e70a397 100644
--- a/_site/IAS_Activation.png
+++ b/_site/IAS_Activation.png
diff --git a/_site/ias.ps1 b/_site/ias.ps1
index 02d5bb3..2c54bea 100644
--- a/_site/ias.ps1
+++ b/_site/ias.ps1
@@ -1,14 +1,22 @@
+# Check the instructions here on how to use it https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script

+

 $ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"

 # Enable TLSv1.2 for compatibility with older clients

 [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12

 

 $DownloadURL = 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/main/IAS.cmd'

+$DownloadURL2 = 'https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/raw/main/IAS.cmd'

 

-$rand = Get-Random -Maximum 1000

+$rand = Get-Random -Maximum 99999999

 $isAdmin = [bool]([Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent().Groups -match 'S-1-5-32-544')

 $FilePath = if ($isAdmin) { "$env:SystemRoot\Temp\IAS_$rand.cmd" } else { "$env:TEMP\IAS_$rand.cmd" }

 

-$response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL -UseBasicParsing

+try {

+    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL -UseBasicParsing

+}

+catch {

+    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL2 -UseBasicParsing

+}

 

 $ScriptArgs = "$args "

 $prefix = "@REM $rand `r`n"

diff --git a/_site/idm-activation-script.html b/_site/idm-activation-script.html
index 9b0f97f..ec5fd17 100644
--- a/_site/idm-activation-script.html
+++ b/_site/idm-activation-script.html
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ div.tocify {
 

 <div id="idm-activation-script" class="section level2">

 <h2>IDM Activation Script</h2>

-<p>An open source tool to activate or reset trial of <a

+<p>An open-source tool to activate or reset the trial of <a

 href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/">Internet Download

 Manager</a></p>

 <hr />

@@ -419,15 +419,17 @@ Manager</a></p>
 <li>Activation persists even after installing IDM updates</li>

 <li>IDM trial reset</li>

 <li>Fully open source</li>

-<li>Based on transparent batch script</li>

+<li>Based on the transparent batch script</li>

 </ul>

 <hr />

 </div>

 <div id="ias-latest-release" class="section level2">

 <h2>IAS Latest Release</h2>

-<p>Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)<br />

+<p>Last Release - v0.9 (29-Nov-2023)<br />

 <a

-href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub</a></p>

+href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub</a>

+- <a

+href="https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/">BitBucket</a></p>

 <hr />

 </div>

 <div id="download-how-to-use-it" class="section level2">

@@ -437,13 +439,13 @@ href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub</a></p>
 href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/">Internet Download

 Manager</a>. Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled

 if there are any.</li>

-<li>After that, follow below steps to activate it.</li>

+<li>After that, follow the below steps to activate it.</li>

 </ul>

 <div id="method-1---powershell" class="section level3">

 <h3>Method 1 - PowerShell</h3>

 <p>(Recommended)</p>

 <ul>

-<li>On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the windows start menu and

+<li>On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the Windows start menu and

 select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).</li>

 <li>Copy-paste the below code and press enter<br />

 <code>irm https://massgrave.dev/ias | iex</code></li>

@@ -456,8 +458,10 @@ instructions.</li>
 <h3>Method 2 - Traditional</h3>

 <ul>

 <li>Download the file from <a

-href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/archive/refs/heads/main.zip">here</a></li>

-<li>Right click on the downloaded zip file and extract</li>

+href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/archive/refs/heads/main.zip">GitHub</a>

+or <a

+href="https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/get/main.zip">Bitbucket</a></li>

+<li>Right-click on the downloaded zip file and extract</li>

 <li>In the extracted folder, run the file named

 <code>IAS.cmd</code></li>

 <li>You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen

@@ -472,45 +476,44 @@ instructions.</li>
 <div id="activation" class="section level4">

 <h4>Activation</h4>

 <ul>

-<li>This script applies registry lock method to activate Internet

-download manager (IDM).</li>

-<li>This method requires Internet at the time of activation.</li>

-<li>IDM updates can be installed directly without having to activate

+<li>This script applies the registry lock method to activate the

+Internet download manager (IDM).</li>

+<li>This method requires the Internet at the time of activation.</li>

+<li>IDM updates can be installed directly without having to activate it

 again.</li>

-<li>After the activation, if in some case, IDM starts to show activation

-nag screen, then just run the activation option again.</li>

+<li>After the activation, if in some cases, IDM starts to show an

+activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again without

+using the reset option.</li>

 </ul>

 </div>

 <div id="reset-idm-activation-trial" class="section level4">

 <h4>Reset IDM Activation / Trial</h4>

 <ul>

-<li>Internet download manager provides 30 days trial period, you can use

-this script to reset this Activation / Trial period whenever you

+<li>Internet download manager provides a 30-day trial period, you can

+use this script to reset this Activation / Trial period whenever you

 want.</li>

 <li>This option also can be used to restore status if in case IDM

-reports fake serial key and other similar errors.</li>

+reports a fake serial key and other similar errors.</li>

 </ul>

 </div>

 <div id="os-requirement" class="section level4">

 <h4>OS requirement</h4>

 <ul>

-<li>Project is supported for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and their Server

+<li>The project is supported for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and their Server

 equivalent.</li>

-<li>PowerShell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and

+<li>The PowerShell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and

 higher.</li>

 </ul>

 </div>

 <div id="advanced-info" class="section level4">

 <h4>Advanced Info</h4>

 <ul>

-<li>To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit line number 21 in the

+<li>To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit line number 29 in the

 script file.</li>

-<li>For activation in unattended mode, run the script with

+<li>For activation in unattended mode, run the script with the

 <code>/act</code> parameter.</li>

-<li>For reset in unattended mode, run the script with <code>/res</code>

-parameter.</li>

-<li>To enable silent mode with above two methods, run the script with

-<code>/s</code> parameter.</li>

+<li>For reset in unattended mode, run the script with the

+<code>/res</code> parameter.</li>

 </ul>

 <hr />

 </div>

@@ -518,14 +521,14 @@ parameter.</li>
 <div id="how-does-it-work" class="section level2">

 <h2>How does it work?</h2>

 <ul>

-<li>IDM stores the data related to trial and activation in across

-various registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them

-from tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial

-issue and the remaining trial days. To activate it, script here simply

-generate those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM and

-identifies those registry keys and locks them so IDM can’t edit and

-view. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it’s activated with a

-fake serial key.</li>

+<li>IDM stores the data related to trial and activation across various

+registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them from

+tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial issue

+and the remaining trial days. To activate it, the script here simply

+generates those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM,

+identifies those registry keys, and locks them so IDM can’t edit and

+view them. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it’s activated with

+a fake serial key.</li>

 </ul>

 <hr />

 </div>

@@ -534,8 +537,8 @@ fake serial key.</li>
 <ul>

 <li>Browser Integration Fix: <a

 href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi9.html">Chrome</a>

-<a

-href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi4.html">FireFox</a></li>

+- <a

+href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi4.html">Firefox</a></li>

 <li>Reach out to us on <a

 href="https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8">Discord</a> (signup not required)

 with an error screenshot.</li>

@@ -546,18 +549,45 @@ src="https://lookimg.com/images/2023/03/21/QTvjcD.png" /></a></p>
 </div>

 <div id="changelog" class="section level2">

 <h2>Changelog</h2>

-<p>v0.8</p>

+<div id="v0.9" class="section level4">

+<h4>v0.9</h4>

+<ul>

+<li>Fixed an issue where the script can not activate and reset IDM in

+non-admin user accounts.</li>

+<li>Fixed an issue where the script incorrectly shows that IDM is

+activated.</li>

+<li>Fixed an issue where a fake serial pop-up may appear. The script

+will also show the info to run the activation option again without using

+the reset option.</li>

+<li>Fixed an issue where Powershell code to launch IAS may not work due

+to GitHub block in some regions. It will use the new <a

+href="https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/">BitBucket</a>

+repo as a fallback link.</li>

+<li>IDM registry scanning and locking code is now written in

+Powershell.</li>

+<li>The script update checker code is added to the script.</li>

+<li>The script will now disable quick edit mode temporarily because

+users often click inside the script window and it pauses the

+script.</li>

+<li>The script will back up the CLSISD registry keys before performing

+operations on them.</li>

+<li>Many error checks are added to better identify the issues.</li>

+</ul>

+</div>

+<div id="v0.8" class="section level4">

+<h4>v0.8</h4>

 <ul>

 <li>Move the project to <a

 href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">Github</a>

 and <a

 href="https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script.html">massgrave.dev</a></li>

 <li>Minor bug fixes</li>

-<li>Add an info to inform users that empty registry keys are being

-deleted when script deletes a lot of them</li>

+<li>Add info to inform users that empty registry keys are being deleted

+when the script deletes a lot of them</li>

 </ul>

 <hr />

 </div>

+</div>

 <div id="screenshots" class="section level2">

 <h2>Screenshots</h2>

 <p><img src="IAS.png" /></p>

@@ -568,8 +598,8 @@ deleted when script deletes a lot of them</li>
 <h2>Credits</h2>

 <table>

 <colgroup>

-<col width="29%" />

-<col width="70%" />

+<col width="16%" />

+<col width="83%" />

 </colgroup>

 <tbody>

 <tr class="odd">

diff --git a/_site/office_c2r_custom.html b/_site/office_c2r_custom.html
index a8ee8f5..5c793c0 100644
--- a/_site/office_c2r_custom.html
+++ b/_site/office_c2r_custom.html
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ your preferred method.</p>
 <li><p><a

 href="https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRU_v9.0.zip">YAOCTRU</a>

 (Office Downloader) &amp; <a

-href="https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRI_v10.6.zip">YAOCTRI</a>

+href="https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRI_v10.7.zip">YAOCTRI</a>

 (Office Installer)</p></li>

 <li><p><a href="http://otp.landian.vip/">Office Tool Plus</a></p></li>

 </ul>

diff --git a/ias.ps1 b/ias.ps1
index 02d5bb3..2c54bea 100644
--- a/ias.ps1
+++ b/ias.ps1
@@ -1,14 +1,22 @@
+# Check the instructions here on how to use it https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script

+

 $ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"

 # Enable TLSv1.2 for compatibility with older clients

 [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12

 

 $DownloadURL = 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/main/IAS.cmd'

+$DownloadURL2 = 'https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/raw/main/IAS.cmd'

 

-$rand = Get-Random -Maximum 1000

+$rand = Get-Random -Maximum 99999999

 $isAdmin = [bool]([Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent().Groups -match 'S-1-5-32-544')

 $FilePath = if ($isAdmin) { "$env:SystemRoot\Temp\IAS_$rand.cmd" } else { "$env:TEMP\IAS_$rand.cmd" }

 

-$response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL -UseBasicParsing

+try {

+    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL -UseBasicParsing

+}

+catch {

+    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadURL2 -UseBasicParsing

+}

 

 $ScriptArgs = "$args "

 $prefix = "@REM $rand `r`n"

diff --git a/idm-activation-script.md b/idm-activation-script.md
index 89d3a4f..68d77e8 100644
--- a/idm-activation-script.md
+++ b/idm-activation-script.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ pagetitle: IDM Activation Script
 

 ## IDM Activation Script

 

-An open source tool to activate or reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)

+An open-source tool to activate or reset the trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

@@ -14,27 +14,27 @@ An open source tool to activate or reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](ht
 -   Activation persists even after installing IDM updates

 -   IDM trial reset

 -   Fully open source

--   Based on transparent batch script

+-   Based on the transparent batch script

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 ## IAS Latest Release

 

-Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\

-[GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script)

+Last Release - v0.9 (29-Nov-2023)\

+[GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script) - [BitBucket](https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/)

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 ## Download / How to use it?

 

 -   First, fresh install [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/). Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.

--   After that, follow below steps to activate it.

+-   After that, follow the below steps to activate it.

 

 ### Method 1 - PowerShell

 

 (Recommended)

 

--   On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).

+-   On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).

 -   Copy-paste the below code and press enter\

     `irm https://massgrave.dev/ias | iex`

 -   You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.

@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
 

 ### Method 2 - Traditional

 

--   Download the file from [here](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/archive/refs/heads/main.zip)

--   Right click on the downloaded zip file and extract

+-   Download the file from [GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/archive/refs/heads/main.zip) or [Bitbucket](https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/get/main.zip)

+-   Right-click on the downloaded zip file and extract

 -   In the extracted folder, run the file named `IAS.cmd`

 -   You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.

 -   That's all.

@@ -54,39 +54,38 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
 

 #### Activation

 

--   This script applies registry lock method to activate Internet download manager (IDM).

--   This method requires Internet at the time of activation.

--   IDM updates can be installed directly without having to activate again.

--   After the activation, if in some case, IDM starts to show activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again.

+-   This script applies the registry lock method to activate the Internet download manager (IDM).

+-   This method requires the Internet at the time of activation.

+-   IDM updates can be installed directly without having to activate it again.

+-   After the activation, if in some cases, IDM starts to show an activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again without using the reset option.

 

 #### Reset IDM Activation / Trial

 

--   Internet download manager provides 30 days trial period, you can use this script to reset this Activation / Trial period whenever you want.

--   This option also can be used to restore status if in case IDM reports fake serial key and other similar errors.

+-   Internet download manager provides a 30-day trial period, you can use this script to reset this Activation / Trial period whenever you want.

+-   This option also can be used to restore status if in case IDM reports a fake serial key and other similar errors.

 

 #### OS requirement

 

--   Project is supported for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and their Server equivalent.

--   PowerShell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and higher.

+-   The project is supported for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and their Server equivalent.

+-   The PowerShell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and higher.

 

 #### Advanced Info

 

--   To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit line number 21 in the script file.

--   For activation in unattended mode, run the script with `/act` parameter.

--   For reset in unattended mode, run the script with `/res` parameter.

--   To enable silent mode with above two methods, run the script with `/s` parameter.

+-   To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit line number 29 in the script file.

+-   For activation in unattended mode, run the script with the `/act` parameter.

+-   For reset in unattended mode, run the script with the `/res` parameter.

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 ## How does it work?

 

--   IDM stores the data related to trial and activation in across various registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them from tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial issue and the remaining trial days. To activate it, script here simply generate those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM and identifies those registry keys and locks them so IDM can't edit and view. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it's activated with a fake serial key.

+-   IDM stores the data related to trial and activation across various registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them from tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial issue and the remaining trial days. To activate it, the script here simply generates those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM, identifies those registry keys, and locks them so IDM can't edit and view them. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it's activated with a fake serial key.

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 ## Troubleshoot

 

--   Browser Integration Fix: [Chrome](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi9.html) [FireFox](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi4.html)

+-   Browser Integration Fix: [Chrome](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi9.html) - [Firefox](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/new_faq/bi4.html)

 -   Reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) (signup not required) with an error screenshot.

 

 [![](https://lookimg.com/images/2023/03/21/QTvjcD.png)](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8)

@@ -95,11 +94,23 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
 

 ## Changelog

 

-v0.8

+#### v0.9

+

+-   Fixed an issue where the script can not activate and reset IDM in non-admin user accounts.

+-   Fixed an issue where the script incorrectly shows that IDM is activated.

+-   Fixed an issue where a fake serial pop-up may appear. The script will also show the info to run the activation option again without using the reset option.

+-   Fixed an issue where Powershell code to launch IAS may not work due to GitHub block in some regions. It will use the new [BitBucket](https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/) repo as a fallback link.

+-   IDM registry scanning and locking code is now written in Powershell.

+-   The script update checker code is added to the script.

+-   The script will now disable quick edit mode temporarily because users often click inside the script window and it pauses the script.

+-   The script will back up the CLSISD registry keys before performing operations on them.

+-   Many error checks are added to better identify the issues.

+

+#### v0.8

 

 -   Move the project to [Github](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script) and [massgrave.dev](https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script.html)

 -   Minor bug fixes

--   Add an info to inform users that empty registry keys are being deleted when script deletes a lot of them

+-   Add info to inform users that empty registry keys are being deleted when the script deletes a lot of them

 

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

@@ -114,7 +125,7 @@ v0.8
 ## Credits

 

 |                                             |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

-|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------|

+|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

 | Dukun Cabul                                 | Original researcher of this IDM trial reset and activation logic, made an Autoit tool for these methods, [IDM-AIO_2020_Final](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/371047-discussion-internet-download-manager-fixes/page/8/#comment-1632062) |

 | AveYo aka BAU                               | [reg_own lean and mean snippet](https://pastebin.com/XTPt0JSC)                                                                                                                                                                         |

 | [abbodi1406](https://github.com/abbodi1406) | Help in coding                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

diff --git a/office_c2r_custom.md b/office_c2r_custom.md
index 7e7b828..e87c878 100644
--- a/office_c2r_custom.md
+++ b/office_c2r_custom.md
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ It will now download and install Office. You can activate it with your preferred
 

 ## Alternative Methods

 

--   [YAOCTRU](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRU_v9.0.zip) (Office Downloader) & [YAOCTRI](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRI_v10.6.zip) (Office Installer)

+-   [YAOCTRU](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRU_v9.0.zip) (Office Downloader) & [YAOCTRI](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRI_v10.7.zip) (Office Installer)

 

 -   [Office Tool Plus](http://otp.landian.vip/)