Help Fixing Punkbuster errors

[BadGuy]

I am a PR veteran. I enjoy the game. But lately it has become a halt for me and my brother who introduced me to this game.

This is a major problem, I clear out the cache in the folder and that would only last me one game before the next one sends me booted from the server because of the punkbuster error. The only map playable is Muttera City. When I get booted from the punkbuster then it make me feel like an *** because I leave my squad in important moments.

I know that the previous .909 did not have the punkbuster error this bad at all so look back. Right now the only thing I am doing is waiting for a new one.

[lucky14]

Did you try re-installing/updating PB? Move the punkbuster folder, re-update BF2 using PB updater, and then try to play again. If it still kicks you, your best bet is re-installing BF2 from scratch.

[Rhino]

There is nothing wrong with PR the problem is on your side otherwise everyone would be getting kicked from punkbuster its as simple as that.

I'm sure if you make a topic in the Support forums you will get lots of help but some things you can try is reinstalling BF2, PR, and updating punkbuster etc. Re-downloading PR may also help.


Topic Moved to the Support Forums since its not a Suggestion.

[Rudd]

update PB, run both pbsetup.exe and pbsvc.exe (one to update it, the other to check your services are working correctly respectively)

its client side mate

[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)

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.

W7 users = In services ( inside the 'log on' tab) check box which states “Allow this service to interact with the desktop.

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