PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

1. Open Control Panel

2. Open Task Manager

3. Open the 'Services' tab

4. Find PnkBstrA

5. Right click on it

6. Left click 'Start'

7. Run Battlefield 4

Hope this helps!

Hi @MrN1c3e

Just try to reboot your PC.

run the pbsvc.exe that is located in either the pb or bf4 folder, allow it to go through its checks and the service will restart.

Also make sure your firewall isnt blocking it as well.

Thx Barchards and coolbreeze! I will test it! I just dont have the time 4 this . will do it on wensday.
@preston, i told u i tried plenty of solutions and Tipps off this forum from ea-help.
Including several reboots!

Hey,

I testest both of ur tipps, witthout any success! 😕mileymad:

Still is the same! i turned of my clamwin, spybot and widowsfirewall and still the same!

Even  although Pnkbst.a and b are allout to go through firewall in privat, public and domain!

I made a ticked at PB they do not reply! 😕mileysad:

here is my PB test:

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (06/03/15 14:15:12)
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\Mr.N1c3\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 = 7098 (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 = 11108 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (0) CHANGED ⚽
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 = 2995 (ms) Version = 2308
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED
Removing test PnkBstrB file OK

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Tests finished.

Any Ideas??

I

your results match what I got when I just ran the pbsvc.

Have you tried playing since you ran the test?  If so, did you get the same result that you originally stated?

Last ditch effort, you could always go and download the pbsetup and manually update pb to see that helps.

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

hey,

I tested the new install and manualy update many times!

I have done the test while playing, the result changed!

my test while running game:

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (06/04/15 02:14:15)
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\Mr.N1c3\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    TIMEOUT
Getting PnkBstrB install instance  OK
Sending start packet to PnkBstrA   SENT
Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA   TIMEOUT
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change 🏀 TIMEOUT
Getting port for PnkBstrB          OK (45301)
Sending version packet to PnkBstrB SENT
Receiving version from PnkBstrB    TIMEOUT
Checking PnkBstrK driver status    NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB         FAILED - no handle
Removing test PnkBstrB file        OK
  PnkBstrA.log:   component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:01:19] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:13:40] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:13:49] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.

  PnkBstrB.log:  [06.03.2015 14:51:03] PnkBstrB v2.308 (WAW) Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.03.2015 15:02:26] PnkBstrB v2.308 (WAW) Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:01:30] PnkBstrB v2.308 (WAW) Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:13:58] PnkBstrB v2.308 (WAW) Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[06.04.2015 02:14:02] WARNING: Ignoring Packet from unauthenticated source (63741)


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  Tests finished.

Could you find a reason? I see Pnkbst.b could`t strart but no reason why.

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (01/22/23 18:32:29) Checking OS Windows NT 6.2 (build 9200) 64-bit Checking PnkBstrA service status STOPPED Starting PnkBstrA service Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1036) Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to: "C:\Users\miste\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 = 7156 (ms) Version = v1036 Getting PnkBstrB install instance NOT FOUND Sending start packet to PnkBstrA SENT Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA TIMEOUT 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 FAILED - no handle Removing test PnkBstrB file PnkBstrA.log: [01.22.2023 17:39:48] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information. [01.22.2023 18:24:55] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information. [01.22.2023 18:29:19] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information. [01.22.2023 18:30:16] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information. [01.22.2023 18:32:29] PnkBstrA v1036 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information. PnkBstrB.log: [EMPTY] ---------------------------------- Tests finished. do you see my issue?