An end to punkbuster problems?!?!?! Options

[Keystone Two-Eight]

Just got this e-mail yesterday. didnt see it until today.

Hope it helps everyone.



08/08/2007 13:51:00 - "Timothy Riley"Note #5: We have identified a cause of this kick and will be updating PunkBuster on Monday the 7th of August to resolve this issue. You should be able to auto update when you join the game, but if you are unable to use PBSetup to manually update your system.

[Stryker9]

Here is my ticket back from EvenBalance:

"Note #3: It looks like PnkBstrB is failing to start. Please make sure you allow the service files in security software like virus scanners and/or firewalls. You will need to allow/unblock the services PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe from your "C:\Windows\system32\" folder. In case of doubt, manually add both to your firewall's allow list. After the installation process you will only find PnkBstrA, so just make sure this process file is not blocked. Then try playing on a PB enabled server, in case of a kick, check if PnkBstrB was created and unblock it too.

Please make sure that both PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB services are set to start automatically every time your computer starts. Go to: Start menu, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services and change PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB to start Automatically.

If PnkBstrB is never created, please do the following:

* Download the latest version of PBSVC from:
http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
* Disable your security software (virusscanners for example) temporarily (disconnect your computer from the internet if you feel this is unsafe).
* Run PBSVC and press the "Test Services" button. This will test all components of the Punkbuster Services, including a trigger to start PnkBstrB.
* Check if PnkBstrB.exe is now available in the "C:\Windows\system32\" folder.
* Enable your security software again if closed and add PnkBstrB to the allow list (described above).
* Copy-paste the "Test Services" output from PBSVC in a new note if things are not working correctly."

Here is my reply and what I did:

"Note #4: Start menu, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services and change PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB to start Automatically. ( I had NO PBb there at all)
Disabled anti-virus, ran the PBSVC program (no problems) Now the PBb was in the
Admin/Services (I set to auto) Rebooted PC, reset firewall again to accept
PBa&b in the WIN/Sys32 folder. Everything seems to be working fine now... "

JIM

This post has been edited by Stryker9: 08/09/07 10:06pm

[Keystone Two-Eight]

LOL, You know, in all seriousness, I have now reached a zen-like plateau when it comes to punkbuster..

Your plan of action seems to make sense, and I plan on trying that tonight when I get home.



You know maybe I'm wrong but, it seems to me that PunkBuster/Evenbalance could have been a little more forthcoming and helpful with rectifying this situation. I mean, what was I thinking?!?! Letting my anti-virus and firewall work correctly?!?! The nerve of me!!!



Its all good though, at least I'm not outside in the 104 degree sunshine!!!