Makemkv can't read blu-ray dvds from moviesrusa.[net biz]

[gedronpl@aol.com]

I have been purchasing the blu-rays for TV series from moviesrusa for several years and their media were easily read by MakeMKV.

My last two purchases, Apple's "Foundation Season 3" and Netflix's "The Witcher Season 4", MakeMKV can not read.

I am using the latest 1.18.2 versions of MakeMKV.

Has anyone else seen this problem?

All four MakeMKV_log.txt files are similar ...

Debug log started at Mon Nov 10 20:35:28 2025 , written by MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\mmurphy/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 7.72.0/Schannel/1.41.0 (x86_64-pc-win32) , proxy server not set.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
No SDF v0a1: HL-DT-ST_DVD+-RW_GU90N_A1C6_202012161451_KYALBSB0326
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF id v0a1: HL-DT-ST_DVD+-RW_GU90N_A1C6_202012161451_KYALBSB0326
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF v0a1: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_211612201528_MO1K6NJ0929
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF v0a1: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_211612201528_MO1K6NJ0929
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF v0a1: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_211612201528_MO1K6NJ0929
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v06.3 id=64754CF46FCA)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
003305:0000 AACS directory not present, assuming unencrypted disc
004004:0000 The source file '/BDMV/STREAM/00000.m2ts' is corrupt or invalid at offset 0, attempting to work around
... (many repeats)
004004:0000 The source file '/BDMV/STREAM/00000.m2ts' is corrupt or invalid at offset 0-6144, attempting to work around
... (many repeats)
004004:0000 The source file '/BDMV/STREAM/00000.m2ts' is corrupt or invalid at offset 12288, attempting to work around
... (this goes on for hours with larger and larger offsets)

[gedronpl@aol.com]

A couple more notes:

HandBrake has no problems reading the (F:) The Witcher Season 4/BDMV/STREAM/*.m2ts files.

Tried a different DVD, Blu-Ray DVD and 4K Blu-Ray DVD, all were readable implying the reader is working correctly.

[jinx100]

That site sells BD-R discs which are more prone to read and write errors than commercial disks.

[gedronpl@aol.com]

I agree, that site has a unique business model ... not sure how they get their permissions to copy/release these videos.

However, I have been grateful they exist because I have been able to get copies of some great TV series: Foundation, Witcher and Wheel Of Time.

Wheel Of Time (released periodically since 2021) had three seasons, six disks that MakeMKV read without any errors/problems.
The first three seasons of the Witcher, (released periodically since 2019) six disks, which MakeMKV read without any errors/problems.
The first two seasons of Foundation (released periodically since 2021), six disks, which MakeMKV read without any errors/problems.

From 2019 to early 2025, I had no errors/problems with their disks. After the 2025 release of the Wheel Of Time disks, all their disks (I have purchased) are suddenly unreadable by MakeMKV.

NOTE: HandBrake was able to rip the last two Foundation and last two Witcher disks without any errors/problems.

Why can Handbrake read the disks when MakeMKV cannot?

[jinx100]

Handbrake is more tolerant of errors. I use it to compress videos from over-the-air TV which may have dropouts in bad weather. It will make a copy with the glitches included.

MakeMKV is used to make exact copies of the movies from commercial disks. The log file indicates it sees errors which it cannot fix by re-reading that section.

The BD-R disks you have likely have no encryption so Handbrake is a better choice to convert them into .mkv files. Turn off MakeMKV integration and try opening the disc in Handbrake. If you are comfortable with command line tools, look into FFmpeg which underlies Handbrake.

Another approach is to use a File Manager to copy the disk files after mounting it.

It's unlikely that MakeMKV will change and there are other tools available for you.

[gedronpl@aol.com]

THANKS jinx100, for the great explanations and your patience!!

"It's unlikely that MakeMKV will change and there are other tools available for you."

This is exactly what I needed to know, i.e. it is not MakeMKV. And not my use/understanding of MakeMKV.

Very comfortable with command line tools, so will take a look into FFmpeg. I have read about it but didn't know it underlies HandBrake.

Thanks again!