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Anonymous
12 years ago
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BF3 I always get kicked by: PunkBuster

When I try to join a server, PUNKBUSTER says

"Error
Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player 'FostersaW' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe"
 
If this happens to you or has happened to you please send me help. (I REALLY WANT TO PLAY BF3)
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4 Replies

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago
    Hi,

    This could indicate a problem with your Punkbuster installation. Please try to update or reinstall punkbuster.

    For instructions on how to update/reinstall Punkbuster, you can use the following links:
    https://help.ea.com/article/punkbuster-technical-issues
    http://help.ea.com/en/article/battlefield-4-punkbuster-troubleshooting/

    When updating Punkbuster in some cases it helps to remove the PB folder from your game folder.


    With regards,
    inSmithereens

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  • neoforo87's avatar
    neoforo87
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago

    Hi there, sorry for the  late reply.

    So in order to solve the issue download punkbuster and once it's downloaded extract it from the archive install it.

    https://www.evenbalance.com/pbsetup.php

    Then open punkbuster and click on add game and select BF 3 with the corresponding path and click on add game.

    It will update for a while, once it's done you can close it and play the game hope this helps.

  • ElliotLH's avatar
    ElliotLH
    Hero+
    3 years ago

    Since this post is from 2014, I'm going to close it.

    If you're having an issue with BF3 then feel welcome to create a new topic.

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