- First, fresh install [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/). Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Move the project to [Github](https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script) and [massgrave.dev](https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script.html)
| 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.
