Recently, Roblox has been caught with an issue where it does not connect to the server. The users receive an error message Error code 279 Roblox. This is basically a connection-based issue that could be caused because of your Windows Firewall.
There could be some other factors possible. In this article, we will discuss the error message in detail and find out different possible reasons why this appear and discuss about the required solutions to resolve this issue.
What causes Error code 279 Roblox?
Roblox is popular platform in gaming- community. It allows users to play wide variety of multi-player games from other members as well as to design their own games. Users can download it on any devices including Android, iOS, Windows, Xbox except macOS.
The Error code 279 Roblox that many people have recently been reported is usually a result of connection issue. This means, something on your system could be interfering with it or blocking it. Here are the possible reasons:
- Slow internet connection – because of the poor internet connection, the objects in the game may take longer time to connect than the usual and as a result, the error occurs,
- Windows Firewall – you might not have met required connective configuration to the Windows Firewall and because of this you’re receiving the said error,
- Bad Game – errors in scripting or objects of the game may be the reason for the issue. This issue is however for a few game servers only. You have to report the issue to the creators in this case to get the error fix.
Now, after understanding the nature of the issue and factors causing it, we are in the position to learn how to get the fix of the issue. All the possible solutions are listed below.
Possible solutions for the Roblox connection issue
Solution 1: Turn off Windows Firewall
Turn off the Windows Firewall temporarily. If it is blocking the Roblox and due to which you are receiving Error code 279 Roblox issue, you would probably get the issue upon doing that. Here is how to turn off the Firewall:
- Open Start Menu and type in Windows Defender Firewall,
- Click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off on the left
- Now, select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall option under Public and Private and confirm with OK.
Solution 2: Make sure you’re running supported browser
If you are using Roblox on your web browser and not using its app on your system, make sure one that that the web browser you are using is one that supports running Roblox. Also, make sure that you web browser is up-to-date.
Solution 3: Disable third party browser plug-ins
Sometimes, some third party add-ons are causing problematic. Make sure you disable all such add-ons before accessing to the website and see if this fixes the issue.
Solution 4: Open required ports
You might receive Error code 279 Roblox if range ports for Roblox are not opened on your network. Ports forward them so that the Roblox can use them and connect easily. Here is how you can do that:
- Log-in to your router control panel as admin,
- Move to the port forwarding category,
- Enter system’s IP address and 49152–65535 as port range and select UDP as protocol,
- Once done, restart your device and see if the issue persists.
Solution 5: Turn off third-party antivirus
If you are running a third party antivirus solution, there is a fare chance that it is interfering with the connection process of the Roblox. Disable this antivirus to make ensure if it is not the one that is responsible for the connection issue.
Conclusion
That’s all! We have mentioned all possible fixes for Error code 279 Roblox. Hopefully, these fixes would provide you the possible fix. if still you are facing the issue, we recommend you use PC Repair Tool and run a full system scan using it to find and replace corrupt and missing file. Here is its direct download link.
This method works in most of the cases where the problem is a result of system corruption. The tool will provide an automatic fix for the issue the then. It would also make ensure that the system performance would be enhanced as it acts as a system optimizer tool as well.
