From 86aa496f84cdd077be5bee9e6a70101472ce26c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyssa Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:47:27 +0400 Subject: commit 2 --- idm-activation-script.md | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) (limited to 'idm-activation-script.md') diff --git a/idm-activation-script.md b/idm-activation-script.md index d9e52f4..89d3a4f 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 and reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/) +An open source tool to activate or reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\ ## 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. +- 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 @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\ - 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. +- You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions. - That's all. ### Method 2 - Traditional @@ -57,21 +57,21 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\ - 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. +- After the activation, if in some case, 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. +- This option also can be used to restore status if in case 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. +- 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. +- 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. @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\ ## 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. +- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- cgit v1.2.3