From b505afc7d37bcf4abb2ba04dba81a9552fd38a90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:37:26 +0530 Subject: IAS 0.9 --- idm-activation-script.md | 61 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) (limited to 'idm-activation-script.md') 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 | -- cgit v1.2.3