[Can I Log All PB Messages And Errors ?]

PB Client Log Tutorial

[Can I Still Use The Outdated Old Method Of Streaming ?]

Old Method Of Streaming

[Is There A Guide To Setting Up Hub streaming ?]

PBBans Hub Set Up Guide

[How Do I Set Up Cvar/MD5 Scans On My Server ?]

Cvar/MD5 Scans How To

 

Web Version

[How Do I Set Up PB Screenshots On My Server ?]

PB Screenshot Guide

[I Need A Simple Guide On The New PB Services.]

PB Services Walk Thru

 

 

PDF Guide here

 

This is a transcript of an edited irc conversation with PBBans admins that had a successful conclusion for the player (especially helpful for mcafee users)

 

[19:10] can anyone help me? i keep getting kicked by PB

[19:11] what for

[19:11] it seems i havent updated my punkbuster, but i did it manually, it should work

[19:11] pnkbstd.exe

[19:11] game?

[19:11] something like that

[19:11] CoD:UO

[19:11] ahh

[19:11] have you installed pbsvc?

[19:11] jup

[19:11] tried everything

[19:11] i even reinstalled

[19:11] the entire game

[19:11] opened tt?

[19:11] tt?

[19:12] did the pb service test pass?

[19:12] how to do ?

[19:12] http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe

[19:12] there is a test services button

[19:12] k ill try

[19:13] Checking if pnkbstr is running: NOT RUNNING

[19:13] and now its busy with finding the version

[19:14] Receiving version from pnkbstr: TIMEOUT

[19:14] is the Un-Install option greyed out?

[19:14] well the program is still running, dont remember, ill run it again when it finishes

[19:14] but it is since today

[19:14] yesterday i didnt have it

[19:15] try Install/Re-install option

[19:16] im trying to remove it now, and try to install it again

[19:16] k

[19:17] I had the same issue with bf2142, I did that and it worked fine

[19:17] fucking hell

[19:17] i deinstalled the game

[19:17] :o

[19:17] uhm

[19:18] the pb

[19:18] with that pgrm

[19:18] and now i installed it again

[19:18] it just uninstalls the service

[19:18] hmmm good 1

[19:18] did the tests pass?

[19:18] nope

[19:18] it found the program

[19:18] but it doesnts seem to want to start

[19:20] pnkbstra doesnts want to start up

[19:20] *************************

[19:20] maybe something blocks it

[19:20] Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.984) (07/26/07 15:49:25)

[19:21] Checking OS

[19:21] Windows Server 2003 (build 3790, Service Pack 2) 64-bit

[19:21] Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING

[19:21] Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1028)

[19:21] Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:

[19:21] "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\PnkBstrB.exe"

[19:21] OK

[19:21] Checking firewall settings OFF

[19:21] Checking if PnkBstrB is running STOPPED

[19:21] Getting port for PnkBstrA OK (44301)

[19:21] Opening socket for packet send OK

[19:21] Sending version packet to PnkBstrA SENT

[19:21] Receiving version from PnkBstrA OK

[19:21] Received 6 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301

[19:21] Response = 7032 (ms) Version = v1028

[19:21] Getting PnkBstrB install instance OK

[19:21] Sending start packet to PnkBstrA SENT

[19:21] Waiting for packet from PnkBstrA OK

[19:21] Received 3 bytes from 127.0.0.1:44301

[19:21] Response = 11032 (ms) PnkBstrB started.

[19:21] Load SUCCESSFUL.

[19:21] Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (3) CHANGED (4)

[19:21] Getting port for PnkBstrB OK (45301)

[19:21] Sending version packet to PnkBstrB SENT

[19:21] Receiving version from PnkBstrB OK

[19:21] ok this is mine

[19:21] Received 5 bytes from 127.0.0.1:45301

[19:21] Response = 3000 (ms) Version = 1805

[19:21] Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND

[19:22] Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED

[19:22] Removing test PnkBstrB file OK

[19:22] Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.984) (07/26/07 20:17:16)

[19:22] Checking OS

[19:22] Windows XP (build 2600, Service Pack 2) 32-bit

[19:22] Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING

[19:22] Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1028)

[19:22] * +Senseo`mol ([email protected]) Quit (Excess Flood)

[19:22] ----------------------------------

[19:22] Tests finished.

[19:22] *************************

[19:22] that's what I get

[19:22] might be a firewall, mine popped up a few times when I installed

[19:22] lol

[19:22] * Senseo`mol ([email protected]) has joined #pbbans

[19:22] * fozzer sets mode: +v Senseo`mol

[19:22] gotta love irc

[19:22] got kicked

[19:22] bah

[19:22] * Senseo`dex ([email protected]) has joined #pbbans

[19:22] * fozzer sets mode: +v Senseo`dex

[19:23] grr

[19:23] but did u guys get the message?

[19:23] what i wrote

[19:23] Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1028)

[19:23] or did i get kicked so fast

[19:23] that was the last line

[19:23] (20:22:13) (+Senseo`mol) Checking if PnkBstrB is running NOT RUNNING

[19:23] 20:22:13) (+Senseo`mol) Receiving version from PnkBstrA TIMEOUT

[19:23] 20:22:13) (+Senseo`mol) Getting PnkBstrB install instance NOT FOUND

[19:23] 20:22:13) (+Senseo`mol) Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND

[19:24] most important shit :P

[19:24] any firewall

[19:24] anti virus?

[19:24] mcafee

[19:24] try to turn it off

[19:24] k

[19:24] and install pbsvc again

[19:25] k doing now

[19:26] finished, it sayd: tests completed without error

[19:26] try to run cod

[19:27] testing now

[19:28] still not kicked

[19:28] it seems to work

[19:28] lets try to switch the firewall back on

[19:28] so its mcaffee

[19:28] yea, well i turned it on now

[19:28] and when I stay on

[19:29] it seems firewall blocks pb update

[19:29] yah

[19:29] but when its updated its ok

[19:29] well

[19:29] it might be because the connection between pb in usermode and kernel part is established

[19:29] try to restart cod and

[19:29] reconnect

[19:29] k

[19:29] its working now

[19:29] but ill quit cod

[19:30] and start again

[19:30] yah

[19:31] ok, it seems to work again

[19:31] i have to say

[19:31] you guys rock :D

[19:31] thanks for the help

[19:31] well

[19:32] you should try to restart windoze

[19:32] and check it again

[19:32] :)

[19:32] k ^^

[19:32] brb

[19:32] but

[19:32] yea?

[19:32] at least you know whats causing troubles

[19:32] :)

[19:32] gheheh yea

[19:32] if i get kicked again

[19:32] i just remove my firewall

[19:32] FOREVER :P

[19:32] and buy norton haha

[19:33] brb

[19:33] * +Senseo`mol ([email protected]) Quit (Read error: EOF from client)

[19:37] * Senseo`mol ([email protected]) has joined #pbbans

[19:37] * fozzer sets mode: +v Senseo`mol

[19:39] oh hell

[19:39] i get kicked again

[19:39] so time to permanently shut off my firewall i guess?

[19:39] nah

[19:39] you have to find a way to stop mcaffee from blocking pbsvc

[19:40] hmm lets dig into that noobprogram

[19:40] make sure mcafee didn't auto block it

[19:40] and that it prompts to allow access to the net

[19:41] yea im looking for it atm

[19:41] my guess is that pbsvc is using loopback to comunicate with pb

[19:41] so I'd try to allow all in/out connections from/to 127.0.0.0

[19:42] http://store.bioware.com/help/mcafee_firewall.html

[19:42] mollie just uninstall that crap of yours ^^

[19:42] i did

[19:42] lol

[19:42] i mean cod and uo

[19:42] that is ^^

[19:42] ill try mcafee next hahah

[19:42] I thought I was talking to shooter lmao

[19:42] nah

[19:42] ^^

[19:43] shooter and problems with pb? never

[19:43] mol and probs? -> always ^^

[19:43] hahahah true

[19:44] btw, that website, that's the old menu, its easy to use, but now we have some new 2007 bs

[19:44] :o

[19:44] looks horrible and is only easy when u are a 65+er

[19:45] * senseo``shooter ([email protected]) has joined #pbbans

[19:45] * fozzer sets mode: +v senseo``shooter

[19:47] * +senseo`shooter ([email protected]) Quit (Ping timeout)

[19:47] http://www.imintouch.net/pdf/McAfee_2007.pdf

[19:48] ok i think i found it

[19:49] and allowed it

[19:49] lets try

[19:49] try

[19:49] pbsvc test

[19:49] its faster

[19:49] * @fozzer gives a drum roll

[19:49] lol

[19:50] test completed without errors

[19:50] hoaah

[19:50] hmm

[19:51] now trying ingame

[19:51] sure it works too now

[19:51] and ill restart soon

[19:52] * +Senseo`dex ([email protected]) Quit (Ping timeout)

[19:53] ok im gonna try it

[19:53] restart

[19:53] brb

[19:53] * +Senseo`mol ([email protected]) Quit (Signed off)

[19:56] * Senseo`mol ([email protected]) has joined #pbbans

[19:56] * fozzer sets mode: +v Senseo`mol

[19:57] ok tested again

[19:57] it works

[19:57] :)

[19:57] thanks for the help

[19:57] what have you done?

[19:57] i allowed pnkbsta.exe or smtng in mcafee

[19:58] hard to find btw ^^

[19:58] easy solution - although i never thought of it

[19:58] thanks guys

[19:59] np

 

[How Do I Keep My PB Client Updated ?]

PBsetup Tutorial

[How Can I Check If My Server Is Streaming ?]

PBBans Master Stream Index

 

(Alternatively use the server checker on the PBBans Website )

[Where Do I Submit A Demo ?]

PBBans Demo Submission Area

[Where Do I Post PB Screenshots ?]

PBSS Are Submitted Via Your Team Account

 

 

 

Click Me To Request A Team Account

[Where Do I Find Out About Streaming ?]

All Streaming Related Information

[64.34.202.16:1716]

nice to see you got it streaming :)

 

***************************************************************

Team: OutLawz ({OutLaw})

Account ID: 822

Streaming Status: Streaming (1 / 1)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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64.34.202.16:1716 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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Peterk92 (109917)

[Logitech G5 V2]

I ordered a G5 and my son was very happy when a bog standard 1 button G5 arrived because I gave it straight to him (he needed one anyways :P )

My G5 V2 gamers mouse arrived a day later after some frenetic searching on the net, and it has lived up to expectations.

Binding mouse buttons to keystrokes etc was especially easy and I would recommend it to anyone, worth every penny.

[202.154.92.79:20100 - Streaming Request]

I take it this was added via your team account, because when I checked your account;

 

***************************************************************

Team: shoo (shoo)

Account ID: 805

Streaming Status: Streaming (2 / 2)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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202.154.92.79:20100 (Streaming)

218.214.224.105:20100 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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shoo (109045)

[69.65.45.1:16567]

When I first checked your team account I saw this:

 

Status

Account Info Team is not streaming.

Forum users downgraded to member.

I have re-added your server and its showing as streaming.

2 possible scenarios.

 

1. If your server is empty for a long period, the server heartbeat may be lost to the Hub.

To avoid this happening the command line pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver should be added to your pbsv.cfg

2. Someone with access altered/deleted a setting somewhere or other which effectively stopped your server streaming.

[Team Account Request]

team account created (check forum pm)

server added to team account

server is not streaming via the Hub

 

***************************************************************

Team: OutLawz ({OutLaw})

Account ID: 822

Streaming Status: Not Streaming (0 / 1)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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64.34.202.16:1716

 

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User List

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Peterk92 (109917)

 

All it takes is a few rcon commands to initiate streaming;

http://www.pbbans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29047

 

Helpful Links viewable when streaming is initiated:

Account Management | Streaming & Banlist & Cvars / MD5's | PBBans Hub Flags | Master Player Index 4

[i need help]

from the cursory checks every new registrant gets your not on our banlist ..try elsewhere.

moved to general discussion

[Reference guide to PBviolations]

Reference guide to PB violations

 

Technical Violations: (Resolution: Reinstall PunkBuster from the latest game update patch)

#101 - Communication Failure

#102 - Communication Failure

#131 - Initialization Failure

#132 - Protocol Error

#141 - Distress (This indicates a problem trying to update to the latest version of PunkBuster - it may indicate a problem reaching one of our Internet-based Master PB Servers which can be caused by firewalls, router problems, etc.)

 

Miscellaneous Violations:

#111 - Bad Name (Resolution: Change player name or play on a different server)

#112 - Too Many Bad Names

#113 - Too Many Name Changes (Designed to eliminate name change spamming)

#114 - Protected Name (Resolution: Change player name or play on a different server)

#121 - Negative Score Too Low (usually from Killing Teammates)

#151 - Extended ASCII Characters in Player Name (Resolution: use regular letters, numbers and symbols in the player name or play on a different server)

#9001 - CVAR value failed range check (see the FAQ for more info)

 

Integrity Violations:

When PunkBuster is unable to verify that a player's gaming environment is functioning properly and/or has not been alterred, an Integrity violation is raised. This also involves the detection of modified game or PunkBuster files. These violation numbers are between 10000 and 29999.

 

Cheat/Hack Violations:

When PunkBuster detects a cheat or hack by repeated positive identification on a player's computer, a violation is raised. These violation numbers are 50000 and higher. Families of cheats are listed below. Resolution: Remove cheats and hacks from the computer.

#50000s - Aimbot

#60000s - Wallhack

#70000s - Multihack

#80000s - Gamehack

#90000s - 'Cheat' Video Drivers

#100000s - Speedhack

#110000s - Autofire

#120000s - Game Hook

#130000s - Attempted PunkBuster Hack

[84.244.186.64:16567]

team account created (check forum pm)

server added to team account

server is not streaming via the Hub

 

***************************************************************

Team: clan: [TURK] ([TURK])

Account ID: 821

Streaming Status: Not Streaming (0 / 1)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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84.244.186.64:16567

 

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User List

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shooter1 (109907)

All it takes is a few rcon commands to initiate streaming.

http://www.pbbans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29047

 

Helpful Links (viewable when streaming is initiated):

Account Management | Streaming & Banlist & Cvars / MD5's | PBBans Hub Flags | Master Player Index 4

[213.19.131.60:1716]

team account created (check forum pm)

server added to team account

server is streaming via the Hub

 

***************************************************************

Team: Croatian Elite Squad (-=]CES[=-)

Account ID: 820

Streaming Status: Streaming (1 / 1)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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213.19.131.60:1716 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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CES-Resident (107776)

 

Helpful Links:

Account Management | Streaming & Banlist & Cvars / MD5's | PBBans Hub Flags | Master Player Index 4

[89.106.69.28:27960]

team account created (check forum pm)

server added to team account

server is streaming via the Hub

 

***************************************************************

Team: united-ninjas.net (smoon)

Account ID: 817

Streaming Status: Streaming (1 / 1)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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89.106.69.28:27960 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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smoon (109579)

 

Helpful Links:

Account Management | Streaming & Banlist & Cvars / MD5's | PBBans Hub Flags | Master Player Index 4

[91.186.22.52:36000]

A few rcon commands is all it takes ..still not streaming.

 

http://www.pbbans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29047

[Add Admin]

***************************************************************

Team: dAKillaZcReW (.dkC>)

Account ID: 815

Streaming Status: Streaming (2 / 2)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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62.75.215.213:27520 (Streaming)

62.75.215.213:27510 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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epic (109877)

BoursiN (109882)

[PB kicking me for....]

This tutorial was put together directly after a mcafee firewall user was talked through this particular problem step by step, and had a successful result.

 

http://www.pbbans.com/forums/index.php?aut...amp;showfile=30

 

 

irc convo (slight edit of unimportant info)

 

mcafee_irc_talk_thru.txt

[62.75.215.213:27510]

team account created (check forum pm)

2 servers added to team account

2 servers are streaming via the Hub

 

***************************************************************

Team: dAKillaZcReW (.dkC>)

Account ID: 815

Streaming Status: Streaming (2 / 2)

***************************************************************

 

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Server List

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62.75.215.213:27520 (Streaming)

62.75.215.213:27510 (Streaming)

 

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User List

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epic (109877)

 

Helpful Links:

Account Management | Streaming & Banlist & Cvars / MD5's | PBBans Hub Flags | Master Player Index 4