From d3e9b180a97fdcc46f46ab517fb690d6134228b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:22:29 +0530 Subject: Add IAS --- idm-activation-script.md | 127 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 127 insertions(+) create mode 100644 idm-activation-script.md (limited to 'idm-activation-script.md') diff --git a/idm-activation-script.md b/idm-activation-script.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d9e52f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/idm-activation-script.md @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +--- +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://lookimg.com/images/2023/03/21/QTvjcD.png)](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 + +![](IAS.png) + +![](IAS_Activation.png) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## 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 ❤️ -- cgit v1.2.3