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+pagetitle: IDM Activation Script
+---
+
+## IDM Activation Script
+
+An open source tool to activate and reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## Features
+
+- IDM activation with registry key lock method
+- Activation persists even after installing IDM updates
+- IDM trial reset
+- Fully open source
+- Based on transparent batch script
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## IAS Latest Release
+
+Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
+[GitHub](https://github.com/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.
+
+### Method 1 - PowerShell
+
+(Recommended)
+
+- 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, and follow onscreen instructions.
+- That's all.
+
+### 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
+- In the extracted folder, run the file named `IAS.cmd`
+- You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.
+- That's all.
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## Info
+
+#### 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, the IDM starts to show activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again.
+
+#### 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 the IDM reports 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.
+
+#### Advanced Info
+
+- To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit the 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.
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## 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 can not 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)
+- Reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) (signup not required) with an error screenshot.
+
+[](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8)
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## Changelog
+
+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
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## Screenshots
+
+
+
+
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+## 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 |
+| WindowsAddict | IAS Author |
+
+And thanks to the IAS users for their interest, feedback, and assistance.
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+Made with Love ❤️
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