- First, fresh install [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/). Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.
- 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.
- 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
| 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.