3 Fixes for Roblox Not Updating on Windows

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Try Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Allow Roblox Through Windows Firewall

Roblox may fail to update on your PC if theWindows Firewallis blocking its connection. Here’s how to fix that.

Step 1:Press theWindows + Skeyboard shortcut to access the search menu. Type inallow an app through Windows Firewalland pressEnter.

Step 2:Click theChange settingsbutton.

Step 3:Locate Roblox on the list and select thePrivateandPubliccheckboxes next to it. Then, clickOK.

Fix 2: Turn Off the Proxy Server

While using a proxy server or VPN service is great for maintaining privacy, it can sometimes interfere with Roblox’s connection to its servers. As a result, Roblox may fail to install updates on your Windows PC. To check for this possibility, try turning off any proxy server on your PC.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito launch the Settings app and head toNetwork & internet > Proxy.

Step 2:Make sure proxy settings are set to off.

Fix 3: Reset or Reinstall Roblox

Lastly, if nothing works, you may reset the Roblox app on your PC. That will erase all the problematic user data and may solve your problem.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Sto open the search menu. TypeRobloxand selectApp settings.

Step 2:Click theResetbutton.

If Roblox does not update on Windows even after this, the issue may be related to some of the core app files. In that case, you can tryuninstalling Roblox from your PCand installing it again. Press theWindows key + Skeyboard shortcut to open the search menu. Type inRobloxand click theUninstalloption.

Once removed, head to the Microsoft Store todownload and install Robloxagain.

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Last updated on 04 July, 2024

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