Error code 279 in Roblox relates to your device’s connectivity to the game server. You may often see the error code mentioned alongside the “ID=17 Failure” message.

You’ll find the app in > C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Roblox\Versions\ Once you see the Roblox app in the list, simply check both the “ Private ” and “ Public ” boxes in front of it.

Running through some trouble while playing Roblox and getting error codes? Here's what they mean and how to fix them during The Hunt.

Visit Roblox’s official Roblox Status page. Under User, Player, and Creator are separate serves. If it says anything other than “Operational,” there will be connection issues.