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Beta version says expired, before expiry date

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:41 am
by Jerry_F
Hi. I am running MakeMKV Beta v.1.18.4 Freeware on Windows 11 (x64)
I have used previous Beta versions with some success on certain BluRays.
However, this latest version now indicates that the evaluation has "Ended" although it simultaneously indicates that "This version expires on Fri Oct 09 2026". [Today's date is only 08 July 2026]
Can anyone please assist as to what could cause this and how it may be rectified.
Much obliged.
Thank you.

Re: Beta version says expired, before expiry date

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 10:46 am
by tomty89
It took me a long time to realize that mike has been giving out "beta keys" which is not the same thing as the 30-days trial: viewtopic.php?t=1053

Not sure if the purchase page has been fixed yet, but if so you can also consider buying a permanent key.

P.S. IIRC both beta and permanent keys allow you to use an "expired" version, that is, "expiry" merely means you cannot start a trial with the version