Many Roblox PC players have reported that the “Continue installation without flag settings” error message occurs when they try to update the game. For example, a one player said this about that error, “Hello! When I try to update Roblox Player and Roblox Studio, it gives the same error, which says: Continue installation without flag settings.” These are some of the potential ways to fix the Roblox “Continue installation without flag settings” error on Windows PCs.
Run the RobloxPlayerLauncher Files as Administrator
First, try running the RobloxPlayerLauncher file with administrator rights to fix the Roblox “Continue installation without flag settings” error. Applying this possible fix might enable Roblox to update without further issues. You can run those files with admin rights like this:
- Right-click Start and select Run from the menu.
- Type %localappdata% into Run and click OK.
- Navigate to the AppData\Local\Roblox\Versions folder path from there.
- Double-click the version subfolders to find the one that includes the RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe file.
The RobloxPlayerLauncher file
- Right-click the RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe file to select Run as administrator. If you can’t find that file, try running the alternative RobloxPlayerBeta.exe file with admin rights instead.
Add Roblox to Windows Defender Firewall’s Allowed List
Windows Defender Firewall blocks can potentially cause the Roblox “Continue installation without flag settings” error. To eliminate this possible cause, try adding Roblox to that firewall’s allowed list. Select to add the RobloxPlayer EXE file to the firewall’s allowed list as instructed on this Microsoft page. The Private and Public checkboxes also need to be selected for the Roblox app on the firewall’s allowed list.
The Allowed apps firewall list
Run the RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe With Admin Rights
Downloading a new RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe file and running it with admin rights might be worth trying. Running a new RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe with elevated privileges will help it bypass permissions issues. You can run that file with administrative rights like this:
- Open this Roblox download page.
- Click Download Windows App on that page.
The Download Windows App option
- Next, go to your downloads folder in File Explorer.
- Right-click the RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe file to select Run as administrator.
Delete the Roblox Data Folders and Reinstall
Players confirm erasing the Roblox data folders and reinstalling the game can fix the Roblox “Continue installation without flag settings” error. Erasing the Roblox folder can clear corrupted data. Go through these steps to apply this potential fix:
- Open Run and input %localappdata% in its text box.
- Click OK to view the Local folder.
- Right-click the Roblox folder to select Delete.
The Delete option for the Roblox folder
- Activate Run, input %temp%, and select OK.
- Right-click the Roblox subfolder in the Temp directory and select Delete.
The Temp folder
- Reopen Run, enter appwiz.cpl, and click on OK.
- Select the Uninstall option for the Roblox Player app.
- Select Uninstall for Roblox Studio.
The Programs and Features applet
- Open the Roblox game website in your browser.
- Click a game to start on the Roblox site.
- Select the Download and Install Roblox option.
- Run the RobloxPlayerInstaller.exe file downloaded.
The troubleshooting methods above are some of the best ways to fix the Roblox “Continue installation without flag settings” error on Windows PCs. If the error persists, consider asking the Roblox help service for more potential fixes. You can send a support ticket to that service by filling out this Roblox contact form page.
