Fix Roblox Error Code 279 (ID 17) | Failed to Connect to Game (Easy Fix)
🎮 Fix Roblox Error Code 279 – ID 17: Connection Failed
Getting “Failed to Connect to the Game (ID = 17)” or Error Code 279 in Roblox? This video shows EASY and WORKING methods to fix the problem and join games successfully.
✅ Try These Simple Fixes:
Use Google DNS
Go to:
Control Panel - Network & Sharing - Change Adapter Settings
→ Right-click network - Properties - IPv4
→ Set DNS to:
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
Disable Windows Firewall (Temporarily)
Control Panel - Windows Defender Firewall - Turn off for Private & Public
Allow Roblox Through Firewall
Control Panel - Allow an app through firewall
Make sure RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe is allowed
Try a Different Browser (for Roblox Web)
Chrome, Firefox, or Brave
Clear browser cache
Disable VPN or Proxy (if enabled)
Sometimes Roblox blocks VPN connections
Reset Internet Settings (Optional)
Open CMD as Admin and run:
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
💻 Works for:
Roblox on Windows 10 / 11
Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Wired or Wi-Fi connections
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