I ran pbsetup. It said it was already up to date. so i deleted the pb folder in the installation directory and tried installing it again. Still no difference.
What exactly is pnkbstrK.sys and where should it be exactly? maybe i can take the file from someone and put it into the folder? I know it's a longshot but still.
Still not working. I uninstall using pbsvc.exe(as administrator, thought it might help) then i tried reinstalling using pbsetup, but it says it's already there. screenshot in attached file.
N matter how many times i uninstall.
Is there anyway i can copy the files directly?
I've tried that before, i keep getting this error:
Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.991) (10/08/11 17:16:02)
Checking OS
Windows NT 6.1 (build 7600) 32-bit
Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING
Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1034)
Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
"C:\Users\Rohan\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
OK
Checking firewall settings OFF
Is PnkBstrA explicitly allowed?
C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe YES
Is PnkBstrB explicitly allowed?
C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe YES
Checking if PnkBstrB is running NOT RUNNING
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 = 7114 (ms) Version = v1034
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 = 11123 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (14) CHANGED (15)
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 = 2995 (ms) Version = 2202
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Extracting new PnkBstrK to:
"C:\Users\Rohan\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrK.sys" OK
Sending load packet to PnkBstrB SENT
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB FAILED - no handle
Removing test PnkBstrB file OK
PnkBstrA.log: .07.2011 08:18:54] PnkBstrA v1034 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[10.07.2011 09:34:48] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[10.08.2011 03:35:12] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[10.08.2011 08:57:40] PnkBstrA v1034 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[10.08.2011 13:22:06] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[10.08.2011 13:26:36] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[10.08.2011 13:47:56] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
[10.08.2011 17:15:56] PnkBstrA v1034 Service Started Successfully. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
[10.08.2011 17:16:17] Attempting unload of pnkbstrb.
PnkBstrB.log: ndows\system32\drivers\PnkBstrK.sys] failed; Load denied. (5)
[10.08.2011 17:16:17] WARNING: CRITICAL ERROR: Failed to Register Service (ffab)
[10.08.2011 17:16:17] PnkBstrB v2.202 (WOLF) Service Attempting Unload. This service is a component of the PunkBuster Anti-Cheat system. Visit http://www.evenbalance.com for more information.
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Tests finished.
I posted to even balance but they aren't replying.
I had bought Battlefield Bad Company 2 about 1 and a half years ago and played it for about 3 months and have leveled up to rank 10.
But about a year to 2 years back, all of a sudden i was unable to join any ranked match and was always kicked on account of this:
You have been kicked from the game. The reason is: Punkbuster kicked player 'Rohan92' (for 0 minutes) ...
RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe
driver failure (PnkBstrK.sys) ffab
I still get this message everytime I log on. Even after shifting. I have never cheated in a single match. I wasn't able to post until now because I didn't know the procedure.
I just pre-ordered BF3 and realised I was being kicked from every match with punkbuster enabled in the beta. Really really need help guys.
I had been using a shared IP address connection at the time and now I'm using a wi-fi home network but no one else here plays the game from the same address.
Can that be the cause of the problem? If so then why is it kicking me even after I shifted?
My registration email for BF:BC 2 is [email protected] for the game. and my soldier name is Rohan92.(It still kicks me if I create a new soldier) Please help out.