BfBc2 - Pb

[ConnorC]

Every time I join a server on bc2 I get an error within 30 seconds saying pnkbusterA failed, I googled and the main thing forum's said was re-download punkbuster, I did this and updated Bc2's pb, yet still I'm having problems playing and I get the same error, I have re-installed Bc2 and still get the error.

[Shadowex3]

Go to punkbusters website and follow their manual instructions.

[Metal]

Go to punkbusters website and follow their manual instructions.

 

No.

 

PB A and PB B are the answer itself.

 

Punkbuster Installation (fixes most PB problems)

 

Important Note: pbsvc installs the punk buster 'engines' or applications. PBsetup installs the files/gas the 'engines run.

 

 

1. Download pbsvc (a tool that updates/installs the Punkbuster Services).

 

2. Start pbsvc installer, you should see options for install, uninstall, test.

 

3. Run the Uninstaller in pbsvc, this removes all Punkbuster Services from your computer

 

4. Once the pbsvc Uninstaller completes, navigate to your Battlefield 2 installation directory (default is C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2) and delete the pb folder to remove any leftover files.

 

4. Restart your computer.

 

5. Run pbsvc again and Re-Install all Punkbuster Serivces, pay attention to any messages that come up during the installation. ( if your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)

 

6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.

 

5. Make sure it comes back "all green"

 

6. Download pbsetup (this is separate from pbsvc, it's a tool that automatically updates your Punkbuster BF2 file).). If your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin.

 

7.Create a pbsvc installer shortcut AND pbsetup program shortcut on your desktop.

 

8. Run pbsetup (from the shortcut on your desktop) and Add Battlefield 2 if its not already listed, then click on update and let it update the BF2 files, pay attention to any messages that come up during the installation.

 

9. You should now be fully updated and working, if you still are getting kicked, post your error in this thread.

 

10. If all that didnt work, some advanced additional steps can be followed here: http://www.realitymod.com/forum/f370...led-fixed.html

 

 

 

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start.

 

->Open your Control Panel -> Go to Administrative Services -> Click on Services while PR is running.

->Select Punkbuster B, right click, select properties -> select the recovery tab and make sure they all say "Restart the service" for all three dropdowns.

->You can do the same for PB A, but majority of times, it's the B client that stops responding.

** Any time you update PB, you may need to re-do this step.

 

 

Firewall not set up (open) for BF2 and punk buster

UPDATE YOUR FIREWALL

 

Make sure your firewall has permission for:

 

BF2.EXE

PBSETUP.EXE

(search for your location)

 

PNKBSTRA.EXE

path:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW64\PNKBSTRA.EXE

or (not 100% sure but for 32 bit O/S I think it's)C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW32\PNKBSTRA.EXE

PnkBstrB.exe

path:

"C:\Users\"your user name here"\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"

Don't forget to open for BF2VoipServer as well:

C/Program Files/EA Games/Battlefield 2/BF2VoipServer.exe

 

 

What i do is delete it and after its all deleted, reinstall.

[Shadowex3]

You just told him to do the same things I did genius.

[Metal]

You just told him to do the same things I did genius.

 

so using rededit is on the punkbuster site then.

 

Meh.

[floffypus]

http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1

 

Download that and from there u can update punkbuster on all games that run bunkbuster. easy to use. im not sure what u guys use but i use pbsetup

[Metal]

http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1

 

Download that and from there u can update punkbuster on all games that run bunkbuster. easy to use. im not sure what u guys use but i use pbsetup

 

sometimes updated it wont help.

[Shadowex3]

sometimes updated it wont help.

 

Yes, but if not updated it he can't shot enemy.