In most cases, the update process for applications or games is often seamless. But a lot of Roblox players have encountered issues trying to update the widely popular gaming platform, stopping them from playing their favorite titles. Although Roblox has a highly accessible platform with minimal issues for different hardware, the update function has had hiccups for a while now. If you’re one of those stuck trying to update Roblox on PC, we have gathered multiple solutions for you to try. Make sure to try each one in order until the issue is resolved!  

Solution 1: Restart Roblox Application

Most of the time, the way to trigger an auto-update to games is by restarting your Roblox application or browser. When you click to play a game, the update will start by default. 

• Close your Roblox application. 
• To ensure it’s completely turned off from the background, search for Task Manager in the Windows Search Bar.
• Right-click the Roblox app, then select “End Task”.
• Next, open Roblox app.

Solution 2: Check Internet Connection

An unstable internet connection may be the cause of stuttering updates. Make sure your network and Wi-Fi are functioning normally before you head into the next step. You can manually restart your wi-fi router, turn your wi-fi settings on and off, or replug cables.

Solution 3: Uninstall and Install Roblox

A lot of players have stated that uninstalling and installing Roblox again does the trick. But there’s a way to make sure the game is completely uninstalled and deleted from your PC, ensuring a proper re-installation goes through afterward.

Follow these steps to uninstall and install Roblox:

1. In your Windows taskbar search option, search and click on “Add or remove programs.”
2. You will be redirected to Apps & Features.
3. Locate Roblox’s app or simply search for the game in the “Search this list” text field.
4. Left-click on your Roblox app and click Uninstall.
5. Make sure to do this step for any Roblox-related applications.

This next step is to make sure all Roblox files are properly deleted from your PC.

1. In your Windows taskbar search option, search “Run” and click on the program.
2. A prompt will appear in the bottom left of your screen.
3. Type in “%localappdata%” (without the quotes) and click Enter.
4. You will be redirected to the Local file, which lists all local folders on your PC.
5. Search for Roblox’s folder and delete it.
6. The Roblox files will be recycled and not completely deleted from your system, so we recommend emptying your Recycle Bin before proceeding.

This next step guides you on how to empty your Recycle Bin.

1. Open computer Settings by searching in the Windows taskbar.
2. Go to System, then select Storage.
3. In the Storage tab, click on Temporary Files.
4. After scanning, a Recycle Bin option will be listed among many others.
5. Click on Recycle Bin and click the Remove Files button to permanently delete all files in the Recycle Bin.

This next part guides you on how to re-install Roblox.

1. Search "Roblox Download" on your browser or simply head to this link.
2. Click Download Windows App, and the installation process will start.
3. This should automatically update all applications, and you will be able to play!

That covers all three solutions to help you resolve the update issue on Roblox. These methods have proven effective for most players, so if your problem isn’t unique, you should be able to fix it quickly!