Assistance, please! (PunkBuster)

[Heaven]

Hey there.

PunkBuster keeps kicking me, how can I fix this as I really cannot join any server for more than .06 seconds.

[Rudd]

PB can be tricky

first up is the standard fix PunkBuster Online Countermeasures update pb manually using the downloads in that link

if that doesnt work, make sure your firewall isn't blocking pb, and ensure that your router isn't blocking it either

[Conman51]

This needs to be posted in the tech help forums, also do you have any more info, like any messages?

[Wicca]

PB is a hazzle, thats why you use acronyms to encourage your own discontent with it.

Like.

Piss bucket etc.

But what i usually do, is just uninstall PB, before i play. And it works... Strange as it is.

[bloodthirsty_viking]

All my bunkbuster problems went away when i reformatted (as in changed os- cleaned out the comptuer from scratch)... i had every problem, now i have none, same happens when i moved to a new computer..
if i were you i would try and update punkbuster for every punkbuster compatable game you have, that may be it, XD

[Heaven]

Sorry it's been long since I came back to PR & the forums so I forgot about the Tech forums.

I can't remember the message, but something about PnkBstrA

[Wicca]

oh right thats a simple one, after you started PR, go on ctrl alt del and turn of pb a on procs... maybe that will work.

[Heaven]

Alright then.

I'll return with results.





Results:


Nothing.

Also, pnkbstrA doesn't show up in Task manager.

Downloading the latest version doesn't work either, I have Vista so if that's the problem then...oh god. >

When I ran Project Reality as Administrator, I lasted about ONE exact minute before receiving:

[Drunkenup]

Alright then.

I'll return with results.





Results:


Nothing.

Also, pnkbstrA doesn't show up in Task manager.

Downloading the latest version doesn't work either, I have Vista so if that's the problem then...oh god. >

Download punkbuster services and the updater. Sometimes a restart works too.

[Heaven]

Punkbuster services and an updater?

Hell, give me the DIRECT link to the Vista 64-bit pnkbstr updater and I'll get it, because evenbalance doesn't have it, just Linux.

[Tomato-Rifle]

Check if your firewall is blocking it.

[Heaven]

I use NOD32 (2.7), and I don't see how I can get access to the firewall, if it has one.

[Drunkenup]

Punkbuster services and an updater?

Hell, give me the DIRECT link to the Vista 64-bit pnkbstr updater and I'll get it, because evenbalance doesn't have it, just Linux.

The link on the website is for both 32 and 64-bit Windows versions I believe. I've been kicked repeatably for the past few days because of that. If your firewall isn't doing it, download Pb Services, uninstall your services, then reinstall it. Then update bf2 via pb setup.

[Heaven]

I can't see PB services.

Link me to some guide because I honestly haven't a clue what I should do

[Tomato-Rifle]

I use NOD32 (2.7), and I don't see how I can get access to the firewall, if it has one.

You are running vista correct?



Maybe take a look at This thread as well.

[gazzthompson]

your running PR/bf2 as administrator correct?

[Heaven]

your running PR/bf2 as administrator correct?

I ran it (when I showed you guys that error that was the time I ran it) as Administrator, I lasted a minute, and then pnkbstrB heartbeats stopped

Also, guys, I cannot see the pnkbstr in the Firewall Exceptions list.

[Tomato-Rifle]

So you do not even have it installed? :/

Even Balance Technical Support - Download

[Heaven]

I did have it installed.

This comes up all the time:

[Bagger]

Try this,
Evenbalance
download PB setup then choose the game u want to update
OR reinstal game, that worked for me