Roblox opens for a second then crashes immediately? This guide covers all the proven fixes for startup crashes on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Startup crashes typically occur due to graphics driver issues, corrupted game files, overlay software conflicts, or incompatibility with recent Windows updates. You might see Roblox briefly appear before immediately closing, or it might not show anything at all.
This issue often appears after Roblox updates, Windows updates, or GPU driver updates. It can also be triggered by third-party software like Discord overlay, screen recorders, or antivirus programs. The fixes below address all common causes.
When Roblox is crashing on startup, the error usually occurs within seconds of launching—either during the splash screen or immediately after the window appears. This quick failure indicates the crash happens during the initialization phase before the game fully loads, pointing to graphics driver conflicts or corrupted core files rather than gameplay-related issues.
If Roblox crashes immediately after the splash screen, graphics drivers are likely the cause. The game successfully loads its initial files but fails when attempting to initialize the 3D rendering engine. Updating your GPU drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to the latest version resolves this issue in most cases, as newer drivers include compatibility fixes for recent Roblox updates.
Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers are the #1 cause of Roblox startup crashes. Always update to the latest version.
NVIDIA: nvidia.com/drivers
AMD: amd.com/support
Intel: intel.com/support
Or use GeForce Experience / AMD Radeon Software for automatic updates.
Corrupted cache files can cause crashes. Clear them to force a fresh start.
1. Close Roblox completely (check Task Manager)
2. Press Win + R, type: %localappdata%
3. Delete the entire Roblox folder
4. Also delete from: %temp%
5. Restart computer and try launching Roblox
Overlay programs can conflict with Roblox's rendering and cause crashes. Disable them before playing.
Discord: Settings > Game Overlay > Disable
GeForce Experience: Settings > In-Game Overlay > Off
Xbox Game Bar: Win + G > Settings > Disable
Steam Overlay: If using Steam, disable overlay in settings
Running Roblox in compatibility mode can fix crashes caused by Windows version conflicts.
1. Go to: %localappdata%\Roblox\Versions\
2. Find the latest version folder
3. Right-click RobloxPlayerBeta.exe > Properties
4. Go to Compatibility tab
5. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode"
6. Select Windows 8 and click OK
Some antivirus programs interfere with Roblox and cause startup crashes. Test with it disabled.
1. Temporarily disable your antivirus
2. Try launching Roblox
3. If it works, add Roblox to antivirus exclusions:
• %localappdata%\Roblox\
4. Re-enable antivirus after adding exclusion
Detailed guide: Firewall & Antivirus Blocking
If nothing else works, a complete reinstall often resolves persistent crash issues.
1. Uninstall Roblox from Settings > Apps
2. Delete %localappdata%\Roblox folder
3. Delete %appdata%\Roblox (if exists)
4. Restart your computer
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