From b505afc7d37bcf4abb2ba04dba81a9552fd38a90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: WindowsAddict
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:37:26 +0530
Subject: IAS 0.9
---
IAS.png | Bin 13934 -> 13884 bytes
IAS_Activation.png | Bin 102344 -> 107564 bytes
_site/IAS.png | Bin 13934 -> 13884 bytes
_site/IAS_Activation.png | Bin 102344 -> 107564 bytes
_site/ias.ps1 | 12 ++++-
_site/idm-activation-script.html | 110 +++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------
_site/office_c2r_custom.html | 2 +-
ias.ps1 | 12 ++++-
idm-activation-script.md | 61 +++++++++++++---------
office_c2r_custom.md | 2 +-
10 files changed, 128 insertions(+), 71 deletions(-)
diff --git a/IAS.png b/IAS.png
index b0b7cdb..ff9d70a 100644
Binary files a/IAS.png and b/IAS.png differ
diff --git a/IAS_Activation.png b/IAS_Activation.png
index 0876ce5..e70a397 100644
Binary files a/IAS_Activation.png and b/IAS_Activation.png differ
diff --git a/_site/IAS.png b/_site/IAS.png
index b0b7cdb..ff9d70a 100644
Binary files a/_site/IAS.png and b/_site/IAS.png differ
diff --git a/_site/IAS_Activation.png b/_site/IAS_Activation.png
index 0876ce5..e70a397 100644
Binary files a/_site/IAS_Activation.png and b/_site/IAS_Activation.png differ
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 {
IAS Latest Release
-
Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)
+
Last Release - v0.9 (29-Nov-2023)
GitHub
+href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub
+-
BitBucket
@@ -437,13 +439,13 @@ href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub
href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/">Internet Download
Manager. 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
+
- 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
@@ -456,8 +458,10 @@ instructions.
Method 2 - Traditional
- Download the file from here
-- Right click on the downloaded zip file and extract
+href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script/archive/refs/heads/main.zip">GitHub
+or Bitbucket
+- 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
@@ -472,45 +476,44 @@ instructions.
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
+
- 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 case, IDM starts to show activation
-nag screen, then just run the activation option 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
+
- 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 fake serial key and other similar errors.
+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
+
- The 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
+
- 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
+
- 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
+
- For activation in unattended mode, run the script with the
/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.
+- For reset in unattended mode, run the script with the
+
/res parameter.
@@ -518,14 +521,14 @@ 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.
@@ -534,8 +537,8 @@ fake serial key.
- Browser Integration Fix: Chrome
-FireFox
+- Firefox
- Reach out to us on Discord (signup not required)
with an error screenshot.
@@ -546,18 +549,45 @@ src="https://lookimg.com/images/2023/03/21/QTvjcD.png" />
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
+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
and massgrave.dev
- 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
+
Screenshots

@@ -568,8 +598,8 @@ deleted when script deletes a lot of them
Credits
-
-
+
+
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.
YAOCTRU
(Office Downloader) & YAOCTRI
+href="https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/YAOCTRI_v10.7.zip">YAOCTRI
(Office Installer)
Office Tool Plus
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://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/)
--
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