Roblox Stuck on "Checking for Updates" (How to Fix)

Roblox says "Checking for updates"… and stays there forever.

This usually means:

• Roblox can't connect to its update servers.
• Files from a previous update are corrupted.
• Antivirus or proxies are blocking the update process.

1. Restart Router and PC

1. Turn off your router for 30 seconds.
2. Turn it back on.
3. Restart your PC.
4. Try Roblox again.

If it's still stuck, continue.

2. Reset DNS & Network Settings

1. Open Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Run:

ipconfig /flushdns
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset

3. Reboot your PC.

3. Temporarily Disable VPN & Proxies

Roblox update servers may not like certain VPN IPs or strict proxies.

1. Turn off VPN.
2. Turn off Proxy in Windows settings.
3. Try again from your normal connection.

4. Clean Roblox Update Files

1. Press Win + R → enter:

%localappdata%\Roblox

2. Delete:
   • Downloads
   • Versions
3. Empty Recycle Bin.
4. Reinstall Roblox from the official website.

5. Check Antivirus Logs

Your antivirus may silently block Roblox update files.

1. Open your AV dashboard.
2. Check recent blocked threats / quarantined items.
3. Restore Roblox-related files and add them to the allow-list.

FAQ

Q: Is this a server-side issue sometimes? Yes. If many players report the same problem at the same time, Roblox might be having an outage.

Q: Will deleting Versions break Roblox? No. Roblox automatically recreates it during the next install/update.