Disable the popup message Internet Download Manager free trial period has expired
To disable the popup message pointing out that your Internet Download Manager (IDM) free trial duration has expired, you can attempt the following steps:
1. Purchase a License:
The best and legal way to stop the popup is to purchase a license for IDM officials. The trial period messages will stop once you activate the software with a valid license key.
2. Uninstall IDM:
- If you don’t want to purchase a license, uninstall IDM to stop the popups.
- Go to
Control Panel
>Programs
>Programs and Features
. - Find
Internet Download Manager
in the list, click on it, and then clickUninstall
.
3. Use a Free Alternative:
There are several free download managers available that you can use as an alternative to IDM, such as:
- Free Download Manager (FDM)
- JDownloader
- EagleGet
4. Clear Registry Entries (Delete):
- Note: Editing the Windows Registry can cause serious problems if incorrectly done. It’s recommended only for advanced users.
- Press
Win + R
, typeregedit
, and pressEnter
. - Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
. - Delete the
DownloadManager
folder. - Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DownloadManager
and delete theDownloadManager
folder there as well. - Restart your computer.
5. Clear Registry Entries (Advanced):
- Note: Editing the Windows Registry can cause serious problems if incorrectly done. It’s recommended only for advanced users.
- Press
Win + R
, typeregedit
, and pressEnter
. - Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DownloadManager
. - Delete the
DownloadManager
folder. - Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DownloadManager
- Find “CheckUpdtVM” and Change its value data to 0
Trial Reset (Not Recommended):
- The IDM trial period can be reset using a variety of online tools and techniques. However, employing these technologies can be risky for security and is frequently prohibited. Steer clear of such techniques.
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