pnkbstrtb.exe disappearing from services.msc
So, like most people, I am getting the pnkbstrb.exe initialization failed error that keeps kicking me from the server after playing for less than five minutes rendering the game completely unplayable...
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Do every step in this page to fix this problem http://help.ea.com/en/article/battlefield-4-punkbuster-troubleshooting/
Also try this additional steps if the above does not work
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 specifications" 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.
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I have exactly the same problem and have had it since I got this game.
I followed the instructions and the game bombs out in like 5 mins. Something is deleting pnkbstrB from the services. I've already called EA about it and they told me to put in a ticket with Even balance, but I haven't here anything from them either.
