Troubleshooting MakeMKV: "Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed"
If you’ve opened MakeMKV to rip a Blu-ray and encountered the error message you aren’t alone. This is a common hiccup that prevents the software from decrypting newer discs because it cannot fetch the necessary "Hashed Keys" (HK) from the central server. makemkv automatic hk downloading is disabled or failed upd
If the server is down, you can sometimes bypass the automatic download by ensuring your is working. In Preferences > General , look for your "Data directory." look for your "Data directory."