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Taskbar causing Roblox to lag TONS.

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Anonymous
2025-02-02T16:20:02+00:00

Whenever I am playing Roblox, and hover over the taskbar to switch to another tab, my mouse and game gets very laggy and choppy for some reason. This also happens if I have a video in the corner of my screen or use split screen, which is a bit inconvenient since I watch videos while playing games usually. Yesterday I left my laptop alone for an hour or two, and the problem was fixed. But today when I woke up, the problem has come back. I don't know if it is a windows update, but it seems like it has been happening after I had gotten a windows update. I had a security update downloaded today but I don't believe there was anything else. Someone please try to help if you can.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-03T06:50:29+00:00

    Hello tilthat

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    It sounds like you're experiencing performance issues on Roblox, specifically when multitasking with things like the taskbar, split-screen, or videos while playing. This could be caused by a few different factors, especially after a Windows update. Here are a few steps you can try to fix the laggy and choppy behavior:

    1. Update Graphics Drivers
    • Sometimes, Windows updates can cause issues with drivers, especially graphics drivers.
    • Check if your GPU (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) drivers are up-to-date. You can do this via the Device Manager or directly from the GPU manufacturer’s website.
    1. Disable Hardware Acceleration in Roblox
    • Roblox uses hardware acceleration for performance, but sometimes this can cause issues when running alongside other applications.
    • To disable it:
      1. Open Roblox Studio (or Roblox game).
      2. In the settings menu, look for an option to disable Hardware Acceleration (if available).
    1. Check Background Applications
    • Other background applications, like video players or web browsers, can consume CPU, GPU, or memory resources, causing lag. Make sure nothing else is using excessive resources.
    • Task Manager can help you identify high-resource apps. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open it and monitor CPU and Memory usage.
    1. Adjust Power Settings
    • Windows power settings can affect performance, especially in laptops. Ensure your laptop is set to High Performance.
      1. Go to Control Panel > Power Options.
      2. Select High Performance.
    1. Check for Windows Update Issues
    • Windows updates can sometimes cause performance problems, especially if there’s an issue with the update itself.
      • Try checking if there's a new update that could fix the issue. Go to Settings > Update & Security and see if any updates are pending or if there are known issues listed.
      • Rollback the Update: If you believe the issue started after a specific update, you can try rolling back the update.
        • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View update history, and check the updates. If a specific update is causing trouble, try uninstalling it.
    1. Check for Malware or Unwanted Programs
    • Sometimes unwanted programs or malware can also cause performance issues. Running a full antivirus scan could help rule out any hidden issues.
    1. Adjust Game Settings in Roblox
    • Lowering the graphics settings within Roblox may reduce lag. Try adjusting the settings to see if that helps. In Roblox, go to the Settings in-game or in the Roblox client and reduce the quality to “Low” or “Medium.”
    1. Reboot Your Laptop
    • If the issue has been intermittent, sometimes simply restarting your laptop can resolve any temporary glitches or resource locking after an update.

    By following these steps, you should be able to pinpoint the cause of the lag and improve your gaming experience on Roblox while multitasking. Let me know how it goes!

    Best Regards,

    William.Y | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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