The Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280 is a widely reported gaming issue. One Roblox player’s Reddit post reported the error as follows, “Hi, I’ve been trying to play some games on Roblox that I used to play regularly, but whenever I try to launch a game, it says: ‘Disconnected. Your version of Roblox may be out of date. Please update Roblox and try again. (Error Code: 280).’” This is how players can fix the Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280 on Windows PCs.
Update the Roblox MS Store App
The Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280 message says that your version of Roblox might be outdated. If you’ve installed the Roblox app, try updating it via the Microsoft Store. This is how you can update the Roblox Microsoft Store app:
- Click your Windows Start menu button and open the Microsoft Store from the menu.
- Select the Downloads to access that tab.
- Press Check for updates in Downloads.
The Check for updates button
- Click the Update all option if there’s an update available for the Roblox app.
Clear Temp Files and Reinstall Roblox
The widely confirmed way to fix the Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280, which has worked for many players, is to clear the Temp folder data and thoroughly reinstall Roblox. You can apply this possible fix by going through these steps:
- First, bring up Run, which is accessible with the Windows logo + R keyboard shortcut.
- Next, type Temp into Run and press Enter.
- Press Ctrl + A to select everything in the Windows > Temp folder.
- Right-click to select Delete.
- If a prompt appears, select Do this for all current items and OK.
- Return to the Run dialog, enter %temp%, and click OK to confirm.
- Then, delete everything in the Local > Temp folder.
The Temp folder
- Press the Windows logo + S key, input Apps & features, and select the matching search result.
- Enter Roblox in the Search this list box.
- Click the Roblox apps found (or three-dot menu buttons) to select their Uninstall options.
The Uninstall option for Roblox apps
- Bring up Run, input %LocalAppData%, and click OK.
- If you see a Roblox data folder in the Local directory that opens, right-click on it to select Delete.
The Roblox data folder
- Bring up the Roblox website in your browser.
- Click a game’s Play button to reinstall Roblox.
Set Time Automatically
If the Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280 persists, then it might be due to inconsistent date and time settings on your PC. You can address this possible cause by turning on the Set time automatically option if it’s off. This is how you can turn on that time setting:
- Activate file search by pressing its Windows + S hotkey.
- Enter time into your search box.
- Click Change the date & time search result.
- Now, click Set time automatically to turn that option on.
The Set time automatically option
Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280 is not a gaming issue for which there are many confirmed potential fixes. However, many players have resolved that error by applying resolution two above. If you need more possible fixes for the Roblox Disconnected Error Code 280, try submitting a support ticket about it from this Roblox help page.
