Punkbuster Error/FIXED!

[foxtwofive]

I installed bf2, bf2 1.5 and pr core/levels 0.874...And when i join a sever in 2sec. i get kicked with this message:

PunkBuster kicked player ' name ' (for 0 minutes)
...RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure:
PnkBstrA.exe


Ive downloaded the PB installation and updated PB and i still get the same thing. What can i do to fix this?


-Thanks

[foxtwofive]

I reinstalled BF2 and re-patched and updated everything...Im Still getting the same error message!

Can someone please help me?

[thepalerider]

Project Reality v0.87 Installation Guide


Installation timeline

1. Install BF2
-----------------
BF2:SF Expansion | --- If you have BF2:SF, here is where it should be installed.
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2. Install Battlefield 2 v1.41
3. Install Battlefield 2 v1.5
4. Install the latest PR Build (Currently: v0.874)

Go back and install 1.41
Good luck

[foxtwofive]

I followed the installation timeline and im still geting the same error message

[thepalerider]

Punk Buster not updated:
Before you go online to join a server
you should:

1. Download pbsvc
2. Start pbsvc installer, you should see options for install, uninstall, test.
3. Run the Uninstaller, then delete the PB folder to remove any leftover files.
4. Restart your computer.
5. reinstall punk buster files with pbsvc( if your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.
5. Make sure it comes back "all green"
6.Download pbsetup(pbsvc DOES NOT

install pbsetup.
If your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
7.Create a pbsvc installer shortcut AND pbsetup program shortcut on your desktop.
8.Run pbsetup (from the shortcut on your desktop) add BF2 to the games list, then hit update."

(pbsvc installs the punk buster 'engines' or applications.
PBsetup installs the files/gas the 'engines run)


Firewall not set up (open) for BF2 and punk buster
UPDATE YOUR FIREWALL

Make sure your firewall has permission for:

BF2.EXE
PBSETUP.EXE
(search for your location)

PNKBSTRA.EXE
path:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW64\PNKBSTRA.EXE
or (not 100% sure but for 32 bit O/S I think it's)C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW32\PNKBSTRA.EXE
PnkBstrB.exe
path:
"C:\Users\"your user name here"\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"

[permifrost]

THANK YOU SO FREAKIN' MUCH. I have been trying to get this to work for two days. I love you.