You said:
My version of Makermkv is expired. I have done the following to get it to work again:
ChatGPT said:
Sure! Please go ahead and list what you’ve done so far to try to get MakeMKV working again after the
expiration. That way I can better help troubleshoot or guide you through what to do next.
You said:
I have uninstalled and reinstalled the version MakeMKV 1.18.1 for Windows.
I have gotten the regisation key from makermkv site to up date it but it sill dose not work.
ChatGPT said:
Thanks for the details. You're on the right track by reinstalling and getting the updated registration key
from the MakeMKV site. Let’s go through a step-by-step checklist to help you get it working again:
✅ Step-by-Step to Fix MakeMKV Expired Issue
1. Ensure You Have the Latest Key
MakeMKV provides a temporary beta key that changes every month or so. Make sure you're using the
most recent key from the official forum:
👉 Beta Key Thread on MakeMKV Forum
Copy the entire key exactly, including any dashes or equals signs.
2. Enter the Beta Key Correctly
After launching MakeMKV:
Go to the Help menu.
Click Register.
Paste the beta key you copied.
Click OK.
If the key is accepted, MakeMKV should now be unlocked.
3. Double Check Your Version
You mentioned you’re using MakeMKV 1.18.1 — as of now, 1.18.1 should still be compatible with the
latest beta key (if it's recent). If it's still not accepting the key:
✅ Try downloading the latest version from:
👉 https://www.makemkv.com/download/
(They update the beta key with each new version if needed.)
4. Run as Administrator
Sometimes Windows permissions prevent settings from being saved properly:
Right-click the MakeMKV shortcut.
Choose Run as administrator.
Then try entering the key again.
5. Firewall or Antivirus Blocking
Some antivirus software may block MakeMKV from accessing the necessary files or registration system.
Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall and try registering again.
🔧 Still Not Working?
If you’ve tried all the above and it still doesn’t work:
Let me know what error message you’re getting (e.g. "expired", "invalid key", etc.).
I can also help you double-check that the key you have is current.
Let me know where it's getting stuck and we’ll go from there!
You said:
how Firewall or Antivirus Blocking
Some antivirus software may block MakeMKV from accessing the necessary files or registration system.
Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall and try registering again.
ChatGPT said:
Here’s how to temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall in Windows to test if they’re blocking
MakeMKV from registering properly.
⚠️Important Warning:
Only do this briefly and only if you're confident your system is safe — disconnect from the internet first,
just to be cautious while your protection is off.
🔐 Step 1: Disconnect from Internet
Before disabling protections:
Click the network icon in your taskbar.
Turn off Wi-Fi or unplug Ethernet.
This avoids any exposure while antivirus/firewall is off.
🔧 Step 2: Disable Windows Defender Antivirus (if you're using it)
✅ For Windows Security:
Press Windows key and type Windows Security, then open it.
Click on Virus & threat protection.
Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings.
Toggle Real-time protection to Off.
🔥 Step 3: Disable Windows Firewall
Go back to Windows Security.
Click Firewall & network protection.
Click on the active network (e.g., “Private network”).
Toggle Microsoft Defender Firewall to Off.
Repeat this for all three network profiles: Domain, Private, and Public, just to be safe.
▶️Step 4: Run MakeMKV as Administrator
Right-click your MakeMKV shortcut.
Choose Run as administrator.
