PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Did you try the EA Games folder?

[zone36]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

What I don't understand is why, PnkBstrA.exe continues to run after BF2.exe is closed.

Yeah, I don't like (or understand) that either.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

akuLa, for sure man :) always glad to help people get this game working for i know how frustrating it is to not get it to work.

----- :yay: :yay: :yay: ------ BELOW IS THE EXACT MESSAGE FROM EA SUPPORT THAT SOLVED MY PROBLEM - FOLLOW IT EXACTLY!! ------ :yay: :yay: :yay: --------

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts. I’m sorry for the difficulty that you are having with the game Battlefield 2.

Delete and Reinstall the Punkbuster Folder and Software
To delete and reinstall the Punkbuster folder and software:

Click on My Computer.
Click on the C: drive, or wherever you have Battlefield 2 installed.
Click on Program Files.
Click on Electronic Arts.
Click on Battlefield 2.
Right-click on the pb folder, then click Delete.
Download and run the installation software for Punkbuster, which can be found here.

http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe

Click the Uninstall button.
Close the installer.
Click on the Start button.
Click on Run.
Type regedit in the text field and press OK.
Warning: Changes to the registry can cause your computer to operate improperly, so please follow these instructions exactly as they are written.
Follow these steps to back-up the registry so that should something go wrong, you can restore your system back to a working state:
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Vista, click on File, and select Export. Note: If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, click on Registry
Then select Export Registry.
Select All under Export Range.
Type backup into the File name field, and click Save. You've now created a backup version of your registry.
Once you've created your backup, continue as follows.
Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click the plus sign next to System.
Click the plus sign next to ControlSet001.
Click the plus sign next to Services.
Look for PnkBstrA, PnkBstrB, and PnkBstrK, and if they exist, right-click on each one and select Delete.
Click the minus sign next to ControlSet001.
Repeat steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 immediately above for any other ControlSet folders you have, such as ControlSet002 or CurrentControlSet.
Close regedit.
Double-click on the My Computer icon.
Double-click on drive C:.
Double-click on windows.
Double-click on system32.
Look for PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe and if they exist, right-click on each one and select Delete.
Double-click on drivers.
Look for PnkBstrK.sys, and if it exists, right-click on it and select Delete.
Restart windows.
Follow the instructions here to reinstall Punkbuster.

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

Try to play Battlefield 2


THERE YOU GO GUYS. HOPE THIS HELPS SOME MORE PEOPLE!
SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD

i dont see electronic arts on program files... does anyone know why it isnt there?

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

im in the same boat as you ive tried every suggestion for last few days and i just cant get bf2 to work again. Punkbusterb doesnt even run in services.
I think its bs that my gameplay should be disabled because of this thing, dont these guys fully test before releasing something that can affect so much people, why should any of us even have to do a few steps out of our way. We are paying customers not beta testers.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

I to am having problems with Punk Buster I am not happy to say the least.

I am not running a firewall on this system and I did all the suggestions stated with out success. I find it funny how the B version works for FEAR with out a problem, while BF2 doesn't run it. Task manager states only the PnkBstrA is running. I have no idea what to do other than slander BF2 and PB!

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.986) (08/31/07 17:41:49)
Checking OS
Windows XP (build 2600, Service Pack 2) 32-bit
Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING
Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1029)
Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
"C:\Documents and Settings\Gamestation\Application Data\PnkBstrB.exe"
OK
Checking firewall settings OFF
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 OK
Received 6 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
Response = 7016 (ms) Version = v1029
Getting PnkBstrB install instance OK
Sending start packet to PnkBstrA SENT
Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA OK
Received 3 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301
Response = 11031 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (2) CHANGED (3)
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 = 3000 (ms) Version = 1806
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Extracting new PnkBstrK to:
"C:\Documents and Settings\Gamestation\Application Data\PnkBstrK.sys"
OK
Sending load packet to PnkBstrB SENT
Checking PnkBstrK driver status RUNNING
Stopping PnkBstrK STOPPED
Deleting PnkBstrK OK
Checking PnkBstrK driver status DELETED
Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED
Removing test PnkBstrB file OK

----------------------------------
Tests finished.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

after trying the manual uninstall of pb and making sure the registry is clear and nothing is hiding then the two other options are as follows

Make sure that Battlefield 2 and Punkbuster are on your Firewall's and Antivirus Software's 'Allow' lists.

Make sure that if you are running firewall and/or anti-virus software that the Battlefield and Punkbuster executables are in the allowed list and not on the block lists.

The services that need to be allowed for Punkbuster are PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe.
Note: If you already have the executables in the allowed list, please remove and re-add them to the list.

Finally,

Make sure Punkbuster is running properly

Click on Start.
Click on Run.
Type services.msc and click OK.
Verify that PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB appear.
If these services appear but do not say 'Started' next to them, right-click on the first one and select Properties.
Under the Startup type pulldown, select Automatic.
Press the Start button just below the pulldown.
Repeat this for the other service if necessary.

Good luck mate

Mine has PB A started, but no PB B, i didnt ahve my game booted or would that matter, i'll boot it later & try see if it shows up, but how would you get the B if it dont show up when game is booted?

PB gonna be BF2's downfall? & EA was doing such a good job at it.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

after trying the manual uninstall of pb and making sure the registry is clear and nothing is hiding then the two other options are as follows

Make sure that Battlefield 2 and Punkbuster are on your Firewall's and Antivirus Software's 'Allow' lists.

Make sure that if you are running firewall and/or anti-virus software that the Battlefield and Punkbuster executables are in the allowed list and not on the block lists.

The services that need to be allowed for Punkbuster are PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe.
Note: If you already have the executables in the allowed list, please remove and re-add them to the list.

Finally,

Make sure Punkbuster is running properly

Click on Start.
Click on Run.
Type services.msc and click OK.
Verify that PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB appear.
If these services appear but do not say 'Started' next to them, right-click on the first one and select Properties.
Under the Startup type pulldown, select Automatic.
Press the Start button just below the pulldown.
Repeat this for the other service if necessary.

Good luck mate

[the-masterlord]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

god i h8 punkbuster ive tried the manual install with goin into the registry and all tht but it still doesent fix it wtf is wrong i did everything right and it still isnt working

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Added to the opening post. :)

Thanks.

Yeah but this one comes right from the horse's mouth.

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Added to the opening post. :)

Thanks.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

This helps a bunch!!! Thanks dude

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

akuLa, for sure man :) always glad to help people get this game working for i know how frustrating it is to not get it to work.

----- :yay: :yay: :yay: ------ BELOW IS THE EXACT MESSAGE FROM EA SUPPORT THAT SOLVED MY PROBLEM - FOLLOW IT EXACTLY!! ------ :yay: :yay: :yay: --------

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts. I’m sorry for the difficulty that you are having with the game Battlefield 2.

Delete and Reinstall the Punkbuster Folder and Software
To delete and reinstall the Punkbuster folder and software:

Click on My Computer.
Click on the C: drive, or wherever you have Battlefield 2 installed.
Click on Program Files.
Click on Electronic Arts.
Click on Battlefield 2.
Right-click on the pb folder, then click Delete.
Download and run the installation software for Punkbuster, which can be found here.

http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe

Click the Uninstall button.
Close the installer.
Click on the Start button.
Click on Run.
Type regedit in the text field and press OK.
Warning: Changes to the registry can cause your computer to operate improperly, so please follow these instructions exactly as they are written.
Follow these steps to back-up the registry so that should something go wrong, you can restore your system back to a working state:
If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Vista, click on File, and select Export. Note: If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, click on Registry
Then select Export Registry.
Select All under Export Range.
Type backup into the File name field, and click Save. You've now created a backup version of your registry.
Once you've created your backup, continue as follows.
Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click the plus sign next to System.
Click the plus sign next to ControlSet001.
Click the plus sign next to Services.
Look for PnkBstrA, PnkBstrB, and PnkBstrK, and if they exist, right-click on each one and select Delete.
Click the minus sign next to ControlSet001.
Repeat steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 immediately above for any other ControlSet folders you have, such as ControlSet002 or CurrentControlSet.
Close regedit.
Double-click on the My Computer icon.
Double-click on drive C:.
Double-click on windows.
Double-click on system32.
Look for PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe and if they exist, right-click on each one and select Delete.
Double-click on drivers.
Look for PnkBstrK.sys, and if it exists, right-click on it and select Delete.
Restart windows.
Follow the instructions here to reinstall Punkbuster.

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

Try to play Battlefield 2


THERE YOU GO GUYS. HOPE THIS HELPS SOME MORE PEOPLE!
SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Can you copy and paste the reply the tech gave you please. It would be nice to share since we tried to help you right?

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

ok, as you can tell i was very frustrated with my problem that i could not find a solution to, BUT I FOUND IT! no it wasn't from anyone giving advice on a forum but it was actually EA tech support (online ticket) -- i was so surprised that they replied to me within 10 hours. then i tried the first directions he told me to do and WOOOH, the game works :)

it appears that the new pb can "hide" in certain places on your registry even if you use your pbsvc or uninstall the game. basically what i had to do is COMPLETELY remove pb from my computer by not only running pbsvc but also going into my registry with regedit and deleting a few things.

i could not believe it worked! THANK YOU EA. SCREW OFF PUNKBUSTER!

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Weird....... OK, here's what I did in order

- Uninstalled B2 and the B2 folder in program files AND My docs
- Ran All AVG Scan plus an Xoft Scan
- Ran Registry Mechanic scan
- Ran Disk Cleanup
- Ran Disk Defragmented

NOW MY PC is as clean as the Virgin Mary (except for the porn)

Now then for the reinstall

- Installed B2
- Rebooted
- Installed SF
- Rebooted
- Istalled EF and AF
- Rebooted
Installed 1.41 Patch
- Rebooted
- Installed Highway Tampa map
- And you eguessed it, Rebooted


Now I only get kicked from the server when I try to connect BUT, the second time I try on the Exact same server, I connect and everything comes up fine. NOW!, I do get about 20 seconds of freeze once I'm in the game. Everything just stops. After about 20 secs, I'm up and playing fine. It's weird VERY weird but at least I'm playing with wayy less lag then what I had before problem surfaced.

Hope this helps.