Roblox launched its new desktop application with an intention of improving functionality and performance and making users’ life easier. The link to install the application pops on a banner at the top of the official website. However, there are a few complaints regarding its usage. Some people have complained about auto launching problems and others have simply not been a big fan of the design.
If you are facing problems or don’t like the new Roblox desktop app, we have come up with a guide to disable it.
How to Disable the Roblox Desktop App
Disabling the desktop app can become tricky. However, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions to seal it.
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Saving File
Open your notepad and save the code given below as a “.ps1 file”. It’s best to save the file in the startup folder of your PC.
$Key = “HKCU:\Software\ROBLOX Corporation\Environments\roblox-player”
while ($true)
{
$CurrentValue = (Get-ItemProperty -Path $Key -Name “LaunchExp”).LaunchExp
if ($CurrentValue -eq “InApp”)
{
#Write-Output “Value is InApp.”
Set-ItemProperty -Path $Key -Name “LaunchExp” -Value “InBrowser”
}
Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 50
}
Editing Registry Editor
- Type regedit in the start menu search bar and select Registry Editor (Desktop app) from the list of results.
- Move over to the Roblox registry
- Paste or enter the following code manually, “Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ROBLOX Corporation\Environments\roblox-player”
- You will see a registry by the name of “LaunchExp”. Right-click on the registry and select Modify.
- In the Modify menu, change the value from “InApp” to “InBrowser”.
- Press Okay.
This should solve and disable the desktop app once and for all. If you love playing Roblox games, check out the dedicated guides and codes on our website.
