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How to Fix Roblox Not Opening on Windows 11
Tapping away at the Roblox launcher and getting nowhere? Yeah, that’s a common gripe for heaps of Windows 11 folks. It can be dead frustrating, especially when it tends to happen after a Windows update—or just out of the blue. No worries, though—there are a few tricks you can try that might just get Roblox back up and running in no time.
Check Your System Specs
First off, have a quick squiz at whether your PC can actually handle Roblox. Weird as it sounds, sometimes the issue’s just that your hardware’s a bit dated. Roblox isn’t the heaviest game out there, but you’ll want at least 1 GB of RAM and decent graphics support. To see your specs, jump into Settings > System > About or type msinfo32 into the Run box (Windows + R). Honestly, who wants to be battling a game that won’t run on old gear?
Make Sure Windows and Drivers Are Up to Date
Next step, update Windows and all your drivers. Fair dinkum, Windows 11 can be a bit cranky when it’s not running the latest updates, especially if you’ve been putting it off. Check for updates in Settings > Windows Update. For drivers, especially graphics ones, open Device Manager (right-click the Start button and select it). Not quite sure which to update? Start with your graphics driver—whether Nvidia or AMD—head to their sites. Up-to-date drivers are often the culprits for all sorts of issues, so it’s a good idea to keep them fresh.
Turn Off Antivirus Temporarily
Now, let’s chat about your antivirus software. Sometimes it gets a bit overprotective and blocks Roblox without reason. If you reckon that’s the case, go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings and flick the Real-time protection switch off for a tick. Give Roblox another crack. If it opens up, make sure to whitelist it: on the same page, under Virus & threat protection settings > Exclusions, add the Roblox folder, usually found at C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Roblox. Just remember to turn your antivirus back on when you’re done—can’t be too careful!
Clear the Roblox Cache
Another handy trick is clearing out Roblox’s cache. Sometimes old files just hang around and cause all sorts of bother. You’ll find the cache folder in your AppData folder: typically at C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Roblox\Cache. Only delete the files inside, not the folder itself—no need to add to the chaos. To get there quick, hit Windows + R, type %AppData%, and then go back to Local, then Roblox. Don’t worry, your progress is safe as Roblox saves all that stuff in the cloud.
Reinstall Roblox
If you’re still stuck, a fresh install might do the trick. Uninstall Roblox via Settings > Apps > Installed apps, then click Uninstall. After that, delete any leftover files in C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Roblox and C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Roblox (again, you can access AppData with Windows + R). Grab the latest installer from Roblox’s official download page. Make sure to run it as an admin—right-click the file and pick Run as administrator. This often clears out any lingering gremlins messing with your setup.
Hopefully, after all this, Roblox will launch without any dramas. If not, there might be a deeper issue—like system file problems. You can run a System File Checker by opening Command Prompt as admin (Windows + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin)), then type sfc /scannow. But honestly, these tips usually sort out the common hiccups most gamers face.