Fix An error occurred while starting Roblox

Roblox is an online game platform where users can design their games or play games by other users, but sometimes users will receive an error stating that “An error occurred while starting Roblox Studio” and as no clue what to do. This tutorial will explain what causes the Roblox start error and then discuss some solutions to fix the error.

How do you fix Roblox start error?

To fix Roblox start error, you need to Reset your Router, Reset the TCP-IP with Nesh, Disable proxy settings, Turn off antivirus Software, Allow Roblox through Firewall or
Reinstall Roblox.

Why does it say an error has occurred on Roblox?

A poor internet connection usually causes this Roblox error, or your antivirus software prevents Roblox from launching, so it is best to have a good internet connection or turn off your antivirus software on your system that is blocking Roblox.

An error occurred while starting Roblox

If an error occurred while starting Roblox Studio, then one of these suggestions is sure to help you fix the problem:

1. Reset your Router
2. Reset the TCP-IP with Nesh
3. Disable proxy settings
4. Turn off antivirus Software
5. Allow Roblox through Firewall
6. Reinstall Roblox

1] Reset your Router

Whenever you have internet trouble, the first thing you will do is reset the internet. So the first method to fix the error is to reset your router. To reset the router, press the restart button on the router, then launch your game to test if it is working.

2] Reset the TCP-IP with Nesh

If the first method does not work, maybe the internet protocol is corrupted, and resetting the TCP-IP can help solve the issue.

Press the Windows + R keys on the keyboard to open the run box.

Type or paste CMD in the Run entry box, and press Enter on the keyboard.

The Command Prompt window will appear.

Within the Command Prompt window, enter the following command netsh int ip reset c:resetlog.txt

Wait for completion.

Then Restart your computer and Launch Roblox.

If this method does not work, try the other method below.

3] Disable proxy settings

If resetting the TCP-IP with Nesh option is not working, maybe the issue is within the proxy settings, for instance, a proxy server hindering the connection and preventing  Roblox from launching.

Press the Windows + R keys on the keyboard to open the Run box.

Type or paste inetcpl.cpl in the run entry box, and press Enter on the keyboard.

An Internet Properties window will appear

Click the Connections tab within the Internet Properties window.

Then click on the LAN Settings button.

A Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window will pop up.

Within the window, uncheck the option ‘Use a proxy server for your LAN.’

Click OK.

Then click  OK again to close the Internet Properties window.

If this method does not work, try the other method below.

4] Turn off antivirus software

Windows  Firewall may be why you are having this error due to Windows Firewall blocking Roblox from launching.

Press the Windows + R  keys on the keyboard to open the run box.

Type or paste firewall.cpl inside the Run box and click OK.

A Windows Defender window will pop up.

On the left pane, click ‘ Turn Windows Defender Firewall On or Off.

Then select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) for Private Network and Public Network.

Then click OK.

Now launch Roblox.

If the problem persists, try to reinstall Roblox; the steps are below.

5] Allow Roblox through Firewall

Click the search button and type FireWall, then press the Enter key on the keyboard.

Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall on the left pane.

Click the Change Settings button.

Then click Allow another app.

An Add another app dialog box will appear.

Click Browse to search for the Roblox executable files.

Click the Add button to add Roblox to the add list.

Check both boxes for Roblox and click OK.

If this method does not work, try the other method below.

6] Reinstall Roblox

If you follow everything above, it still does not work the only option is to reinstall Roblox.

First, you have to uninstall Roblox by Pressing the Windows + R  keys on the keyboard to open the run box.

Type or paste appwiz.cpl inside the run box and click OK.

The uninstaller window will open, displaying programs that you can uninstall.

Select Roblox and click Uninstall.

For the option to provide further confirmation to uninstall Roblox, select Yes.

Restart Windows after uninstalling Roblox.

Then reinstall Roblox.

Related: Fix Roblox Error Code 103 and Initialization Error 4 on Xbox One or Windows PC.

We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to fix An error that occurred while starting Roblox studio.

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