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Is it okay to uninstall Roblox Player then reinstall it?

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Absolutely. All of your Robux and progress are tied to your account, so you shouldn't lose anything. Reinstalling the game is a phenomenal last option. Game files can become corrupted over time, and this is typically the solution.

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How do I get all the textures back?

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If you deleted them permanently using Garbage Bin, you need to reinstall Roblox Player.

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What do I do if my textures folder is empty in ROBLOX?

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You have to uninstall Roblox and install it again. You should get the textures back if you do that.

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Where is the recycle bin?

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If you are on Windows, it should be on the desktop.

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How do I reduce lag on mobile? When I play on a MuniMobile device it takes me out of the game because of lag.

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In the menu, look for "Graphic options." From there you can decrease or increase pixels and more, so change the graphic options to "manual" and then turn down the graphics. It won't change what you see on your screen much, but it should help with lag.

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I don't want to have all textures removed. What do I do?

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Put them in a folder in a safe place and don't delete them. Just move them.

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What else can I try?

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While playing a game, press Esc, go to Options and reduce the graphics setting to 1 manually.

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Why do I have to empty the bin?

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If you put something in the recycle bin it's not completely gone so if you play, it will still have lag so you need to clear it and it will not have the lag anymore.

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Can I do this with an old computer?

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Yes, if you can get to the Roblox folder, you should be able to do this. I have Windows XP and it works for me.

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What do I do if there is no folder that says "Roblox Player?"

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Go to your control panel, then go to programs, uninstall Roblox and then Reinstall it.

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What if my PC doesn't have the Recycling Bin due to the storage being set on automatic?

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Right click and delete, or turn off automatic in the settings.

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What do I do if Roblox is still very laggy and I've put the graphics to manual and to the lowest settings?

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Try restarting your PC or reinstalling Roblox Player, It worked when i did it once.

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Will reducing lag on Roblox remove my in-game textures?

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If you deleted textures in Roblox/(CurrentusedVersion)/PlatFormTextures/PC, then yes.

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If I delete files to reduce lag on Roblox, will textures become less detailed?

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Yes, it will look less detailed. However, you sacrifice graphics in favor of performance.

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Why do I have to delete does specific files?

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So ROBLOX doesn't need to load things like textures -- which aren't really important unless you want it like that. However, the two that the article says to keep are necessary for ROBLOX to work at a minimum.

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What do I do if I don't have a Recycle Bin app, and it's nowhere to be seen on my PC?

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Press the Start key and type CMD in the search box. Right-click on the CMD result and select "Run as Administrator". Then, use the following command: del C:\$Recycle.Bin. Once this command is executed, restart your PC. It should be there after that. If it's still not there, go to Display Properties, Personalize, Desktop Icons, and ensure Recycle Bin is checked.

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Will I still see the textures and the studio in the game?

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Not if you've deleted them, no.

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How do I do it on Mac?

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Go to Control Panel, Textures, and delete them all by pressing Command and Delete.

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What should I do if there are no versions in the version folder?

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The best way to fix that is to reinstall Roblox via Programs and Features located in the Control Panel (for Windows). I am not sure about Mac, though.

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Do I just reinstall Roblox to get the texture files back?

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Yes, you do get the textures back when you reinstall Roblox. If they don't come back, contact customer service.

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Can I prevent Roblox from automatically putting the folders back?

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You can't. Roblox updates overwrite your pre-existing version. This means the terrain textures will be back and you'll get "lag" once again.

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Can I reduce lag on Roblox on Windows Vista?

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No, unfortunately you cannot reduce lag on Roblox on Windows Vista because this operating system is outdated.

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How do I play Roblox on a Chromebook without lag?

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The Chromebook isn't designed for running Roblox. I suggest upgrading to a PC/laptop that is able to run games.

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Will this help with my ping?

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Yes, because it deletes some programming calculations and loading time for the response.

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Are there any other ways to reduce lag on Roblox?

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Go To Roblox Studio, press Settings, then change the level of Rendering Open Quality.

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Why is my Roblox torso missing when I go into a game?

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Sometimes, Roblox has small bugs and issues, and body parts and/or clothing could not load. The first thing I do when this happens is reset, and if that doesn't work, I rejoin. And if all that doesn't work, then I shut down my computer entirely and try again.

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How do I reduce lag if I can't find Local?

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In Roblox, press Esc (or the three lines on the top corner), then click Settings. Change the graphics mode to Manual, then change the graphics to the lowest it can go.

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Why does my tablet lag even though I have my graphics setting on 1?

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Try checking your overall storage on your tablet, because that slows down most online games.

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I can't find the "Versions" folder. Is there any other way to remove lag?

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Yes, when you are in game, press Esc on your keyboard and go to "Options." Then go to "Graphics quality," set it to manual and turn down the bar until it stops lagging.

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Will reducing lag on ROBLOX mess up the colors?

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No, it will just remove unnecessary textures, like extra water details, dark places and the like.

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