--- 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/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## IAS Latest Release Last Release - v1.0 (01-Dec-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 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## 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 #### v1.0 - Added the code to relaunch the script with conhost.exe if the script is running from the terminal app. - Fixed an issue in getting the current user account SID. #### 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## 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 ❤️