That too. I don't know if it is coincidence or not but I have managed to stay CDT and "PB client authentication error" free for 3 days when stopping PB service before starting the game and NOT using any unlocks in game.
I am still investigating though (I have done almost any other possible combination of OS, software and even hardware changes). I can tell you that I've been having problems on certain servers for ages (I think since the last pbsetup update last year). However, no problems on other servers.
I also know for sure that it is a particular group of players who have this problem, not all players but usually server kicks some 5-10 players from 64 (either client authentication error or CDT). So maybe only those who are using SF unlocks. Now I am just making guesses here but anything can be the cause.
PB support and admins are clueless so far. I suggested admins install auto MBL and update MD5 (that is something I found on forums).
Damn, I did go into some details I will let you know how it goes
No luck it seems, I'm clueless. What do those ~10 random people have that PB does not like. God only knows I guess :|:
PB log message is:
[04.04.2009 17:39:03] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[04.04.2009 17:39:03] PnkBstrB v2.181 (BF2) Service Attempting Unload. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
17:39 was a kick time with the message "PB client authentication failure", ~5-10 players were kicked as usual
Let's see what PB supports says, currently case is still open
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