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 ## 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/)

 

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@@ -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

 

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 ## 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/)

 

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 ## 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.

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 #### 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.

 

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 ## 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.

 

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 ## 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)

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 ## 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

 

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 ## Credits

 

 |                                             |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

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

 | 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |