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Anonymous
12 years ago

PnkBstrB.exe still causing me to disc

The game chrashes after about 5 minutes, every single time.
As follows are my error messages, and what I`ve done tying to fix it.
 
ERROR
Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player '*************' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
 
Then running punkbuster test
 
 

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (11/08/13 19:06:14)
Checking OS
Windows NT 6.2 (build 9200) 64-bit
Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING
Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1036)
Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
"C:\Users\TorI\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
OK
Checking firewall settings OFF
Is PnkBstrA explicitly allowed?
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe NO
Is PnkBstrB explicitly allowed?
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrB.exe NO
Checking if PnkBstrB is running STOPPED
Getting port for PnkBstrA OK (44301)
Opening socket for packet send OK
Sending version packet to PnkBstrA SENT
Receiving version from PnkBstrA OK
Received 6 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
Response = 10156 (ms) Version = v1036
Getting PnkBstrB install instance NOT FOUND
Sending start packet to PnkBstrA SENT
Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA OK
Received 3 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
Response = 17234 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (0) TIMEOUT
Getting port for PnkBstrB FAILED
Sending version packet to PnkBstrB SENT
Receiving version from PnkBstrB TIMEOUT
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED
Removing test PnkBstrB file OK
PnkBstrA.log: [11.08.2013 16:18:29] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[11.08.2013 16:40:45] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.

 

 

 

 

So far i`ve tried to reinstall both the game client and punkbuster, made sure exeptions for pnkbstrAexe/pnkbstrB.exe are made in my firewall. Also made sure that both files are runnning with administrator priviliges, that they are running in services, both files are set to read/write in the property settings. 

 Sendt a ticket to evenbalance, but still no answer from them.. 

Any more suggestions? 

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  • Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (11/09/13 07:03:25)
    Checking OS
      Windows NT 6.2 (build 9200) 64-bit
    Checking PnkBstrA service status   RUNNING
    Checking PnkBstrA Version          OK (1036)
    Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
       "C:\Users\Towle\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
                                       OK
    Checking firewall settings         OFF
    Is PnkBstrA explicitly allowed?
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe   NO
    Is PnkBstrB explicitly allowed?
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrB.exe   NO
    Checking if PnkBstrB is running    STOPPED
    Getting port for PnkBstrA          OK (44301)
    Opening socket for packet send     OK
    Sending version packet to PnkBstrA SENT
    Receiving version from PnkBstrA    OK
    Received 6 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
      Response = 10110 (ms) Version = v1036
    Getting PnkBstrB install instance  OK
    Sending start packet to PnkBstrA   SENT
    Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA   OK
    Received 3 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
      Response = 17156 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
      Load SUCCESSFUL.
    Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (7) CHANGED (8)
    Getting port for PnkBstrB          OK (45301)
    Sending version packet to PnkBstrB SENT
    Receiving version from PnkBstrB    OK
    Received 5 bytes from 127.0.0.1:45301
      Response = 3032 (ms) Version = 2308
    Checking PnkBstrK driver status    NOT FOUND
    Manually stopping PnkBstrB         STOPPED
    Removing test PnkBstrB file        OK

    ----------------------------------
      Tests finished.

  • LiBever's avatar
    LiBever
    12 years ago

    Hello,


    1. Open windows firewall
    2. click advanced settings( on the left) and then inbound (also left)
    3. Find PnkbstrA.exe and PnkbstrB.exe (if you have two of both, its fine)
    4. right click on each of them>properties>programs and services
    5. make sure that "all programs that meet the spesifications" is checked
    6. then go to the "Advanced" tab and check all 3 boxes. Domain, Private and Public.
    7. REMEMBER TO DO THIS FOR ALL PnkBstr Files. then save and quit.
    8. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 and delete "Pb" folder.
    9. go to these 2 links:
    http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1
    http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
    10. download and install both
    11. Run Pbsetup.exe (the first link)
    12. add a game (eg. bf4)
    13. check for updates.

    Regards, Libever

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Tried this, still doesn`t work, keep getting kicked after a few minutes..

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    The problem seems to be that PunkbusterB keeps stopping, then we get disc.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    I have followed the instructions above however am still getting a NO when I run Pnkbstr test. reinstalled it multiple times and followed all isntructions.

    Anyone have any more information on how to fix this bug?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    It's still?


    Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (07/10/14 05:40:09)
    Checking OS
    Windows NT 6.1 (build 7601, Service Pack 1) 64-bit
    Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING
    Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1036)
    Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
    "C:\Users\name\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
    OK
    Checking firewall settings OFF
    Is PnkBstrA explicitly allowed?
    C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe NO
    Is PnkBstrB explicitly allowed?
    C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe NO
    Checking if PnkBstrB is running NOT RUNNING
    Getting port for PnkBstrA OK (44301)
    Opening socket for packet send OK
    Sending version packet to PnkBstrA SENT
    Receiving version from PnkBstrA OK
    Received 6 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
    Response = 10046 (ms) Version = v1036
    Getting PnkBstrB install instance OK
    Sending start packet to PnkBstrA SENT
    Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA OK
    Received 3 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
    Response = 14056 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
    Load SUCCESSFUL.
    Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (14) CHANGED (15)
    Getting port for PnkBstrB OK (45301)
    Sending version packet to PnkBstrB SENT
    Receiving version from PnkBstrB OK
    Received 5 bytes from 127.0.0.1:45301
    Response = 0 (ms) Version = 2308
    Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
    Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED
    Removing test PnkBstrB file OK

    ----------------------------------
    Tests finished.

  • Have you guys or gals ever updated punkbuster this way?

    Go to Punk Buster site
    Download PB then extract files to your desktop then open Punk Buster folder. Click on the PB setup and it will open.
    Add your BF4 game to punk buster its at the top of Punk Buster.
    Then update punk buster again at the top of Punk Buster.

    http://www.punkbuster.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php

    Also just to be safe update this stuff as well..

    Latest version of DirectX see this page
    http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/confirmation.aspx?id=35

    Reinstall Microsoft C++
    http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30679

    Update your Microsoft .NET framework.
    http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=30653

    Adobe Flash Player update
    http://get.adobe.com/de/flashplayer/

    Edit...and if this fails try this..

    Run the game as Administrator:
    Go to the Origin games folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4) and find Bf4.exe. Right click it and go to PROPERTIES, then COMPATIBILITY and check the box next to RUN THIS PROGRAM AS ADMINISTRATOR.
    Do the same with BF4_x86.exe as well.

    Run Origin as Administrator:
    Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin and right click on Origin.exe and go to properties. Then go to compatibility tab and check the box next to RUN AS ADMIN.

    Disable Origin in game:
    In Origin - Application settings - Origin in Game - disable Origin in game

    Origin Cloud Storage turn it off
    Origin, settings, General

    If all this fails to fix it then try this...

    BF4 folder in my documents holds game configs and screen shots even if BF4 is installed on different drive. When you uninstall BF4 it does NOT remove this folder. So when you install the game again you can still have the same issues. Even if its not a new install it is still worth trying as the game cfg could be mucked up.

    1- Go to my Documents and remove BF4 folder place it on your Desktop or trash.
    2- Be warned you do have to set up your in game settings again.
    3-Repair BF4
    4- When done go test your game. If it fails reboot your PC and run repair game again and test BF4.

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