🧩 This PowerShell script activates Internet Download Manager (IDM) using the registry lock method — simple, safe, and effective! It also allows you to reset the 30-day trial period anytime. Perfect for tech-savvy users on Windows systems.
✅ Activate IDM with registry method
🔁 Reset trial instantly (30-day restart)
🔧 Fix activation nag or fake serial issues
🆕 Keep using latest IDM version
💻 Works on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
- Open PowerShell or Terminal as Admin (📌 Right-click on Start → PowerShell)
- Paste the following command and hit Enter:
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-username/your-repo-name/main/IAS.ps1 | iexOR use:
iex(irm is.gd/idm_reset)➡️ Follow the on-screen menu to activate or reset IDM.
Activate IDM– One-click registry activationReset Trial– Restart IDM’s 30-day trial anytimeUnattended Activation–IAS.ps1 /actUnattended Reset–IAS.ps1 /resSilent Mode– Add/sfor quiet operation
IAS.ps1 /act
IAS.ps1 /res
IAS.ps1 /act /s
IAS.ps1 /res /sYou can even customize the license name by editing line 5 in the script!
If IDM shows a fake serial key or still nags after activation:
- Uninstall IDM completely.
- Reinstall using the official installer from: 👉 https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html
- Run the script again to activate/reset.
- If needed, use the firewall disable option in the script (helps if old activators made rules).
- Temporarily pause your Antivirus if it blocks the script (false-positive).
🖥️ Fully supported on:
- Windows 7
- Windows 8 & 8.1
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows Server equivalents
Special thanks to these amazing developers:
- 🔸 @Dukun Cabul – Original logic & AutoIT tool
- 🔸 @WindowsAddict – Ported AutoIT to batch
- 🔸 @AveYo / @BAU – Registry permission snippets
- 🔸 @abbodi1406 – Batch scripting tricks
- 🔸 @dbenham – Console layout fixes
- 🔸 @vavavr00m – Name prompt improvement
- 🔸 @ModByPiash – PowerShell port, fixes & enhancements
📢 Telegram: https://t.me/ModByPiash
💬 Forum Thread: nsaneforums.com/topic/371047
This project is licensed under the MIT License — Free to use, modify, and share!
⚠️ This script is intended for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk.
We do not promote piracy. Please consider buying a legitimate license from IDM’s official site.