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Windows Setup
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-Extract the AutoRipper .zip file to a permanent location

-Do NOT run AutoRipper directly from inside the zip file.
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-Download MakeMKV from:
https://www.makemkv.com/download/

-Install MakeMKV using the default installer.

-Open MakeMKV and register using your license key or the current beta key.
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-Download HandBrake from:
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

-Install HandBrake normally.

-Download HandBrakeCLI from:
https://handbrake.fr/downloads2.php

-Copy HandBrakeCLI.exe into the same folder as HandBrake.exe
Example: C:\Program Files\HandBrake\HandBrakeCLI.exe
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-Download FileBot from:
https://www.filebot.net/#download

-Install FileBot.

-Open FileBot and activate it with your license.
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-Install mpv (via Scoop).

Open PowerShell and run:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
irm get.scoop.sh | iex

Add extras bucket:
scoop bucket add extras

Install mpv:
scoop install extras/mpv

-Verify installation:
mpv --version

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-Enable Blu-ray playback (libaacs / libbdplus via MakeMKV).

Locate your MakeMKV installation folder:
Default:
C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV

Copy the following files:
libmmbd64.dll

Paste into mpv folder:
C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\scoop\apps\mpv\current\

Rename:
libmmbd64.dll → libaacs.dll
libmmbd64.dll → libbdplus.dll

(You should have two copies, both renamed)
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-Install MKVToolNix (provides mkvmerge).

**Option A — via Scoop (recommended, Scoop already installed for mpv):
scoop install mkvtoolnix

**Option B — manual installer:
-Download MKVToolNix from:
https://mkvtoolnix.download/downloads.html#windows
-Install using the default installer.
-Default install path:
C:\Program Files\MKVToolNix\

-Verify installation:
mkvmerge --version
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-Open AutoRipper.

-Enter AutoRipper license key

-Open Settings and set full paths to:
MakeMKVcon64.exe
HandBrakeCLI.exe
FileBot.exe

-Set your TEMP folder
Example: "C:\AutoRipperTemp\"

-Set your final TV and Movie root folders.
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-Windows Defender Note:
If ripping or transcoding appears slow or unstable, consider excluding:
AutoRipper folder, TEMP folder, MakeMKV, HandBrake, and FileBot install folders