reinstalled BF3 after a long time. i did not install punkbuster during the game install but did it after.
keep getting the following message.......
Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player 'Rally87' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe
go here -> http://evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
download it, run it (I usually run it as admin)
select install/reinstall
once done, reboot
then you should be good to go
I was having this problem and i solve it
Here is the steps to solve it
1- Go to game file and delete file named ( pb ) this file for Punkbuster.
2- Download Punkbuster Setup from here ( Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures ).
3- Open the setup and press ( Add a game ) and choose ( Battefield 3 ) and he will find the location if the game auto.
4- Let the setup finish from installing and checking for updates
I wish i helped you and the problem solved.
Community Manager@rally87
Hey there! Were you able to fix the PunkBuster issue with any of the steps others here provided?
