Makemkv Automatic Hk Downloading Is Disabled Or Failed -
| Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Internet connection missing | MakeMKV needs online access to retrieve keys. | | Firewall / antivirus blocking | Security software may block MakeMKV’s network access. | | Outdated MakeMKV version | Older versions may have broken key downloaders or expired certificates. | | Temporary server issue | The key database server could be down or overloaded. | | Manual setting disabled | The user turned off “Allow contacting web server for updates / keys”. | | Proxy or VPN interference | Certain networks block or alter the key download request. | | New or obscure disc | No key exists in the database yet. |
The error "Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed" usually occurs because your network, ISP, or firewall is blocking the connection to the MakeMKV update servers, which are often hosted in regions (like Russia) that trigger security filters. Common Fixes
Use a VPN: This is the most effective solution for bypassing ISP-level blocks.
Change DNS Settings: Avoid using Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) for this specific task, as it sometimes interferes with these downloads. makemkv automatic hk downloading is disabled or failed
Check Preferences: Ensure that "Allow contacting web server for updates" is checked under View > Preferences > General.
Router Filters: If you use advanced hardware like Ubiquiti, check if GeoIP blocking for the Russian Federation is active. Manual Workaround
If automatic downloads continue to fail, you can manually place the required data file in your MakeMKV data directory: | Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Internet
Download the file: Obtain sdf.dat.gz manually from official sources or trusted community mirrors. Locate your Data Directory: Windows: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\.MakeMKV Mac/Linux: /home/[YourUsername]/.MakeMKV
Install the file: Copy the downloaded file into that folder. MakeMKV should recognize and "consume" the file the next time it starts. Advanced Troubleshooting
If the host cannot be resolved, you can force the connection by adding the following line to your system's hosts file:185.84.108.20 hkdata.fairuse.org hkdata.crabdance.com Automatic HK download disabled or failed - www.makemkv.com The error "Automatic HK downloading is disabled or
If automatic downloading truly fails, you can manually fetch the latest hashedkeys file from the community. This is useful when the official server is down or you’re on an offline machine.
Steps:
Pro tip: You can also find community-posted keys on the MakeMKV forums for specific problematic discs.
If automatic still fails, you can manually fetch the keys:
hashedkeys file from the official forum’s key thread:https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=16914
.MakeMKV folder.hashedkeys.txt if necessary.