What is the deal with the KEY?

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reetreefree
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Re: What is the deal with the KEY?

Post by reetreefree »

Seven of 9 wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 3:09 pm
Hi, :(

I found a temporary solution for myself. I set my system date back (by four weeks), so that it was earlier than July 31, 2025. That allowed me to continue working. :D
Was this on Mac or Windows? I tried setting my pc manually back before that time and I just get, “Evaluation period has expired. Please purchase an activation key if you’ve found this application helpful. You may still use all free functionality without any restrictions.” Is there a temporary workaround using date/time on windows10? Really wish I had bought the program when it was available :(
seamus
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Re: What is the deal with the KEY?

Post by seamus »

EICP958 wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 11:16 pm
jb-76 wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 10:39 pm
Pure speculation, but another thing to consider as to what may be the issue here is that makeMKV's server is apparently in Russia according to this post...

viewtopic.php?t=15289#:~:text=Re:%20Mak ... 20programs.
In Russia??? Hmm... :x
@woodstock is a moderator here; perhaps he can confirm (or deny) this?

However, this whois would seem to add some veracity to the statement. Maybe we should refer to Mike as "comrade Mike"? :)
Woodstock
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Re: What is the deal with the KEY?

Post by Woodstock »

I can confirm that Mike Admin is in a site in what used to be Russia; what it is now, I cannot know.

Mike has exclusive control over keys, pricing, etc. All I or any other sysop have control over is the forum, and that's limited.
jimmy6300
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Re: What is the deal with the KEY?

Post by jimmy6300 »

Woodstock wrote:
Sat Aug 09, 2025 1:53 am
I can confirm that Mike Admin is in a site in what used to be Russia; what it is now, I cannot know.
I may or may not have googled 'a site that used to be Russia' :-P

Especially knowing this, I really hope Mike is okay.

I am 110% buying a license if they can get another batch of keys.

Known about this software for a long time, but only recently started my own local Jellyfin server and acquired a 4K capable ASUS drive.
Setting the date back has worked, so I have been able to get going, but I wonder if that will become an issue at some point.
Fricotin
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Re: What is the deal with the KEY?

Post by Fricotin »

Russia is still Russia, just saying...
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