Pnkbstrb.exe heartbeats stopped.

[Justomang]

This error has been happening to me for such a long time.

I join a server, 3 mins later kicked. This is the error.

Every single server I join.

This also happens on other games like Battlefield Bad Company 2




I've re-installed
I've reformated(old computer)
I've bought a new computer and I still get kicked.

I've updated PB manually, and every other way possible.

I've placed pnkbstrb and pnkbstra as very high in the program priority list.

I've turned off all anti virus and firewal

I've disabled my router and connected directly to my internet

I've used new CD keys

I've created new soldiers

What the fuck! some one please give me a solution

[Grauers]

This happens to be too some times.. It's not bothering me very much since it very rarely happens but if the issue comes back to me i'd also like know how to fix it so if anyone knows, please reply to this thread and explain how to fix it?

[thepalerider]

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start, See below.


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