punkbuster.exe initialization failed

[EazyCurrE]

Every time I join a pr server, 30 seconds into the countdown I get a message like this: Player kicked for 0 minutes- PuNkBuStEr.exe initialization failed. Ive updated pb with pbsetup and restarted my computer but it still persists.

[Rissien]

Same problem

EDIT:

Ok I found how to fix it.
http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
Download and run that program, it will uninstall and reinstall your Punkbuster.

Then run pbset up again to update. I havnt gotten kicked yet after doing this.

[thepalerider]

Yes use pbsvc


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)

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start.

Open your Control Panel. Go to Administrative Services. Click on Services while PR is running. Select Punkbuster B, right click, select properties, select the recovery tab and make sure they all say "Restart the service" for all three dropdowns. You can do the same for PB A, but generally speaking, it's the B client that stops responding. Any time you update PB, you may need to re-do this step.

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"
Don't forget to open for BF2VoipServer as well:
C/Program Files/EA Games/Battlefield 2/BF2VoipServer.exe

[EazyCurrE]

thanks a bunch guys

[Cavazos]

I did the entire list for the first instructions that include downloading the two separate punkbuster software helpers. However, when I try to use Romeo One Three's advice, I have no Pnkbstr B. Only A?