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---
pagetitle: IDM Activation Script
---
## IDM Activation Script
An open-source tool to activate or reset the trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)
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## Features
- IDM activation with registry key lock method
- Activation persists even after installing IDM updates
- IDM trial reset
- Fully open source
- Based on the transparent batch script
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## IAS Latest Release
Last Release - v0.9 (29-Nov-2023)\
[GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script) - [BitBucket](https://bitbucket.org/WindowsAddict/idm-activation-script/)
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## 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 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).
- 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.
- That's all.
### Method 2 - Traditional
- 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.
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## Info
#### Activation
- 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 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
- 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 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.
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## How does it work?
- 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.
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## 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)
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## Changelog
#### 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 info to inform users that empty registry keys are being deleted when the script deletes a lot of them
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## Screenshots
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## Credits
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| 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.
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Made with Love ❤️
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