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rally87's avatar
4 years ago

Cant get into BF3 - Punkbuster Issue

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

4 Replies

  • @rally87 That error says that the PB parent server cannot contact your local PB client so if @StarscreamUK 's steps don't work ensure that Punkbuster A and Punkbuster B are whitelisted in your firewall.
  • 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.

  • EA_Blueberry's avatar
    EA_Blueberry
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    4 years ago

    @rally87 

    Hey there! Were you able to fix the PunkBuster issue with any of the steps others here provided?