PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

did every thing this thread has done and its starting to work, but my system wont keep pnkbstrb.exe running. pnkbstra is running and i did this. vvvv

OK FULL ON IDIOT PROOF WAY OF ALLOWING THOSE PESKY FILES TO RUN IN WINDOWS FIREWALL WHILE PLAYING B2 AND YOU DON'T GET KICKED.
*******YOU HAVE TO DO THIS EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE FIREWALL TURNED OFF OR DISABLED********
AFTER DOING WHAT STORMY {CAN} SAID
1. Start > settings > Control Panel > Network Connections
2. Right Click on YOUR network connection (this you will have to figure out for yourself) Left Click on Properties
3. Click on the "Advanced" Tab and then Settings.
4. Click on the "Exceptions" Tab and then "Add Program"
5. Don't bother going through the list of programs in the window. IT'S NOT THERE!!! Click on "Browse and go to C:\WINDOWS\system32
6. Add both PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe to the list
You're DONE!!!!

the problem is i get massive lag so much so i almost crashed 3 servers lol.
also the server ping on the server page in bf2 is showing 2700ms-3700+ms.
on the upside I'm not being kicked by pb any more. just i cant connect to any servers any more.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

i just looked at your post and i am using windows vista so i can't really figure out what to do since your using xp - let me know if you have any ideas ;(

Nope.. Tha't it that's all. You'll have to use your brain now, sorry

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

i just looked at your post and i am using windows vista so i can't really figure out what to do since your using xp - let me know if you have any ideas ;(

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

windows firewall is off ;\ im just behind a router

Doesn't matter. My firewall is off too and I use a router so TRY IT!!! You want help right?, Well there you go!

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

windows firewall is off ;\ im just behind a router

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

Your windows firewall may be blocking it... Go back a page in this thread.. I listed the procedure for this... Try it at least.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

im having a hell of a time here and i am so frustrated because ive spent so many hours trying to figure this out and i cannot find any solution :shakehead: i never had this problem before and i've been playing for a few months on this pc and i never changed anything and one day, bam, it starts doing this....

heres my problem, when i reboot the system both punkbusters will be "running" (they are on automatic) ... then i play the game and when i join a server, within 1 minute i will be brought to the desktop with it saying that "punkbuster B" has been closed which then causes me to be kicked from the server and for a moment appears on the services as "stopped" ... when i leave the game and look at what is running in services however both A and B are once again "running"

how do i get punkbuster B to not "stop working" during gameplay? it just will not stay working no matter what server i'm on. i have never had this problem before up till 2 days ago. i reinstalled the game and i also updated punkbuster. can someone help me?

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

note sure what you mean by hose the system,but i chose it due to it being very light on my system,regular updates and is in number 2 in the top 10 anti-virus list(at the time)

It alone would be fine..but it doesn't work well with alot of other programs. If you want light on the system and updates etc.. Avast is what you want if you stick to free.

If you want the best then Nod32 FTW! but its pay per year.

[Verzili]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

I will NEVER recommend Kaspersky... horrible program that likes to hose systems..

Avast and spybot FTW!

note sure what you mean by hose the system,but i chose it due to it being very light on my system,regular updates and is in number 2 in the top 10 anti-virus list(at the time)

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

I just wanted to chime in and say that the solution as posted above for adding the two services to the ACCEPTION list has worked for me. What I don't understand is why, PnkBstrA.exe continues to run after BF2.exe is closed.

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Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

i have to agree with that...i use a basic router no firewall(or windows firewall) running ,also use kaspersky anti-virus and spybot,pc clean no problems with punkbuster yet.

Complex router, Nod32, and spybotsd...no problem with punkbuster.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

i have to agree with that...i use a basic router no firewall(or windows firewall) running ,also use kaspersky anti-virus and spybot,pc clean no problems with punkbuster yet.

I will NEVER recommend Kaspersky... horrible program that likes to hose systems..

Avast and spybot FTW!

[Verzili]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

There is no need to even use a firewall if your using a Nat router.. which everyone should be behind one even if your not using multiple computers. The hardware firewall alone on a simple and cheap router is plenty as long as your smart enough to keep your computer virus and spyware clean.

I suggest Avast anti-virus and spybot S&D for spyware removal and you have nothing to worry about..so just disable windows firewall and remove others if your using them cause they are really not needed.

Trust me I do Comp/Tech support and repairs for a living. :salute:

i have to agree with that...i use a basic router no firewall(or windows firewall) running ,also use kaspersky anti-virus and spybot,pc clean no problems with punkbuster yet.

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

There is no need to even use a firewall if your using a Nat router.. which everyone should be behind one even if your not using multiple computers. The hardware firewall alone on a simple and cheap router is plenty as long as your smart enough to keep your computer virus and spyware clean.

I suggest Avast anti-virus and spybot S&D for spyware removal and you have nothing to worry about..so just disable windows firewall and remove others if your using them cause they are really not needed.

Trust me I do Comp/Tech support and repairs for a living. :salute:

[DesertFalcon]

Re: PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB, a heads up

I just got kicked 7 times straight because the punkbrasta handshake failed. :evil: