Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

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balthazar70
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Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by balthazar70 » Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:54 pm

Hi guys, I haven't been able to use MakeMKV for a few days now. Same problem that others have encountered with the old version.
I tried using the key found on a specific page of the website (I think it's the beta key? https://www.makemkv.com/buy/)
But the code tells me it's invalid. Does anyone have a working key?
Thanks

d00zah
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by d00zah » Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:58 pm

balthazar70 wrote:
Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:54 pm
Hi guys, I haven't been able to use MakeMKV for a few days now. Same problem that others have encountered with the old version.
I tried using the key found on a specific page of the website (I think it's the beta key? https://www.makemkv.com/buy/)
But the code tells me it's invalid. Does anyone have a working key?
Thanks
Latest beta key can always be found here... MakeMKV is free while in beta

Woodstock
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by Woodstock » Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:59 pm

Did you obtain the beta key posted at MakeMKV is free while in beta?

If not, then you do not have a current beta key.

Using the "buy" link, you should have received a permanent key. The delay in getting those went away about a week ago.

balthazar70
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by balthazar70 » Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:05 pm

Thank you all. The key now works.
Evidently, the key suggested on the page I mentioned is not the correct one.
Thank you again!

hanhasgotqi
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by hanhasgotqi » Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:02 am

Hi there, I have a similar question. The MakeMKV app on my Macbook Pro says the key is valid until the end of January, 2026. It's about that time soon. Does anybody know what we need to do to keep using the app beyond January? Thank you.

Woodstock
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by Woodstock » Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:50 am

If you don't intend to buy a key, then you will have to wait until the author re-issues the beta key (link posted above).

hanhasgotqi
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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by hanhasgotqi » Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:47 pm

Hi, sorry I missed your reply. Thank you for answering. Could somebody please let me know where to buy a key to the Mac version?

Is it through this link?

https://www.makemkv.com/buy/

I just want to make sure the payment portal is safe. Thanks.

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Re: Old version problem. The beta key does not work (?)

Post by dcoke22 » Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:00 pm

hanhasgotqi wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:47 pm
Hi, sorry I missed your reply. Thank you for answering. Could somebody please let me know where to buy a key to the Mac version?

Is it through this link?

https://www.makemkv.com/buy/

I just want to make sure the payment portal is safe. Thanks.
Yes, that's the link to buy a license to MakeMKV. The same license works for MakeMKV on any platform, Windows, Mac, or Linux.

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