lstprjct / idm-activation-script

IDM Activation & Trail Reset Script

IDM Activation Script

An open-source tool to activate and reset the trial of Internet Download Manager

Disclaimer

I want to clarify that I am not the original author of this script. When I initially published this script on GitHub, the primary author had not yet created an official GitHub repository. As a result, the only available option for users was to visit the official forum to download and utilize the script, later they created the Github repository. My main aim in creating this repository was to streamline the process for users. Furthermore, I ensured to credit the original creators of the script as a sign of respect for their work.

Features

• IDM freeze trial and activation with registry key lock method
• Activation and trial persist even after installing IDM updates
• IDM trial reset
• Fully open source
• Based on the transparent batch script

IAS Latest Release

Last Release - v1.2 (12-Feb-2024) GitHub

Download / How to use it?

First fresh install Internet Download Manager. Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any. After that follow the below steps to activate it.

Note

• 📌 The activation option is currently not working in the script, use the Freeze trial option to lock the 30-day trial period for the lifetime.

Method 1 - PowerShell

(Recommended)

• Right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).
• Copy-paste the below code and press enter *iex(irm is.gd/idm_reset)
• You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
• That’s all.

Method 2 - Traditional

• Download the file from GitHub
• 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

Freeze Trial

• IDM provides a 30-day trial period, you can use this option in the script to lock this trial period for the lifetime so that you won’t have to reset the trial again and your trial won’t expire.
• This method requires the Internet at the time of applying this option.
• IDM updates can be installed directly without having to freeze it again.

Activation

(*Currently not working)

• 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 activate in unattended mode, run the script with the /act parameter.
• To freeze the trial in unattended mode, run the script with the /frz parameter.
• To 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 - Firefox
• Reach out to us on Telegram with an error screenshot.

Changelog

v1.2

• Added back activation option with a randomized name, email, and key in registration details along with a warning that it’s not working for some users, the recommended option is to use Freeze trial.

v1.1

• IDM update 6.42b3 has started showing fake serial popups with IAS activation, due to this we have removed the activation option and replaced it with the Freeze trial option to lock the 30-day trial period for the lifetime.
• Now the script will disable quick-edit in CMD windows using Powershell instead of editing the registry, thanks to @abbodi1406 for the code and @awuctl for the idea.
• Code to relaunch script with conhost.exe to avoid terminal app is now merged in quick-edit disable code, thanks to @abbodi1406. Updated full code from WindowsAddict

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.
• 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
• Minor bug fixes
• Add info to inform users that empty registry keys are being deleted when the script deletes a lot of them

Screenshots

Credits

Dukun Cabul	Original researcher of this IDM trial reset and activation logic, made an Autoit tool for these methods, IDM-AIO_2020_Final
AveYo aka BAU	reg_own lean and mean snippet
abbodi1406	Help in coding
WindowsAddict	Original IAS Author

And thanks to the IAS users for their interest, feedback, and assistance.

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Made with Love ❤️

idm-activation-script's Issues

don't really know why people use this

i dont really know why people use this, you can make up your activation info and use serial FOX6H-3KWH4-7TSIN-Q4US7, which this script uses.

What's going on here, please

I'M CAROUSE IF THIS SCRIPT IS SAFE TO RUN (ANY HELP)

IS IT SAFE WHY FOR A SIMPLE ACTIVATION HAD TO USE SO MUCH CODE FEELS LIKE IT DOES MORE THAN ACTIVATING IDM, ANYONE CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT IN THAT CODE ?

新版本

新的版本激活不了,会提示无效的注册码

What is the unattended & slient mode used for?

What is the unattended & slient mode used for?

Any example?

this entire project is shamelessly almost completely stolen from WindowsAddict and is getting more stars than the real repository

lmfao
https://massgrave.dev/idm-activation-script.html

other pc user is still on trial version

why the admin user account only are able to register as full version...it can't register the other standard local users

Script is not working~!

I have uninstall/Reinstall run the script freeze trial and nothing
then i have run the script again since it did not work and reset trial
and try to freeze it again and after a couple of minutes the pop up
of telling the trial of IDM has finish, how is it possible that the trial
has finish if i just reset & freeze the trial, so for me something is not
working with the script. please fix..

What is the four images downloaded used for?

The script download four files and I can not understand what it is used for.

set link=https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/images/idm_box_min.png
call :download
set link=https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/register/IDMlib/images/idman_logos.png
call :download

:: it may take some time to reflect registry keys.
timeout /t 3 >nul

set foundkeys=
call :action
if [%foundkeys%] GEQ [7] goto _skip

set link=https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/pictures/idm_about.png
call :download
set link=https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/languages/indian.png
call :download

output wrong

'�▄▀██▄█░░░▌' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
▐░░░▀████▀▄░░░▌ ◇────────────────────◇
'�▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▀═' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

      Create By Piash
      _____________________________________________

      [1] Activate IDM
      [2] Reset IDM Activation / Trial in Registry
      _____________________________________________

      [3] Toggle Windows Firewall  [Enabled]
      _____________________________________________

      [4] ReadMe
      [5] Homepage
      [6] Exit
   ___________________________________________________

    Enter a menu option in the Keyboard [1,2,3,4,5,6]

seems that the script not work for the latest idm

I installed the latest version IDM from https://mirror2.internetdownloadmanager.com/idman641build14.exe?v=lt&filename=idman641build14.exe and run the script but failed.

IDM

What a hell is this

Easier command

irm cutt.ly/idmactivation | iex

Question - Any solution for adguard for windows and maybe vpn too?

Any solution for adguard for windows and maybe vpn too?

Thank you for everything

Thank you, your sharing makes IDM more useful! Have a nice day