Are you getting a “Failed to create directory” Error 3 in Roblox or Roblox Studio?
Below are the locations in which the error can occur.
Details: C:\ProgramData\Roblox\Downloads\roblox-studio\.
Details: C:\Users\Roblox\AppData\Local\Roblox\Downloads\roblox-player\.
It can also happen in the D Drive if you’ve installed Roblox there.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Failed to create directory” error=3 in Roblox Studio in ProgramData or Users.
How to fix “Failed to create directory” error 3 in Roblox
To fix “Failed to create directory” error 3 in Roblox, you need to clear Roblox’s cache.
After you’ve cleared Roblox’s cache, create a new folder named “Downloads” inside the Roblox folder.
Lastly, you need to enable “Disable fullscreen optimizations” and “Run this program as an administrator” for the Roblox Player Launcher and the Roblox Player Beta.
Step 1: Clear Roblox’s cache
- Press WIN + R on your keyboard.
- Search for “%localappdata%”.
- Open the “Temp” folder.
- Delete the “Roblox” folder.
Note: If you can’t find the “Roblox” folder, you can delete everything inside the Temp folder instead.
Step 2: Create a new folder named “Downloads”
- In the same folder, go back to the “Local” folder.
- Open the “Roblox” folder.
- Right-click > New > Folder.
- Name the folder “Downloads”.
Step 3: Change the compatibility settings
- In the same Roblox folder, open the “Versions” folder.
- Open the version folder (it looks something like this: “version-7b56ddc375a46c6”).
- Right-click RobloxPlayerLauncher > Properties > Compatibility.
- Enable “Disable fullscreen optimizations” and “Run this program as an administrator” > Apply > OK.
- Right-click RobloxPlayerBeta > Properties > Compatibility.
- Enable “Disable fullscreen optimizations” and “Run this program as an administrator” > Apply > OK.
- Launch Roblox and the error will be fixed!
Further reading
How to Fix Error 529 on Roblox
How to Fix “We are experiencing technical difficulties” on Roblox
