fozzer Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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