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[TRUJILLO]

hello I have a problem since yesterday, I kickean departure by "PB IMPORTANT: This PB server requires (A1377 C2.304)-Error loading pbcl", I updated the punkbuster but nothing, help please

[kelepe]

same here.
Since last update. Glad i am not the only one, no need to mess with anything firewalled then. better unmess again.

[05.18.2012 01:15:21] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 01:16:32] WARNING: PB Kicks for Name Stealing and Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.18.2012 01:18:22] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
[05.18.2012 01:20:16] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A1377) Enabled
[05.18.2012 01:21:05] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 01:21:06] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
[05.18.2012 01:41:06] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A1377) Enabled

[=USR=Enr0n]

Ok here is one for you.

Tonight 3 times I got kicked by punkbuster playing in a EA server no restrictions. Has not happened before this. Only change is that I changed from my M249 SAW and used the Elite USAS I bought before the 1st of Dec.

[bushblower]

Iam really shure that some bad guys had listed us at black lists.

Why is this possible. Iam angry about it and spend much time for playing again on servers. I installed punkbuster again again and again after deinstall it. the craziest thing was to loose every time punkbusterb from services. How can it be?. Its horrible to know someone programmed things that changed my system without knowledge about it. f* y* punkbuster.
Iam sick about your f* software. what have you done all the years of trouble with your great sh*. the problems arnt new. Are you sleeping all the years? BF2 wasnt playable cause so many cheaters/hackers. Here the same f* antisocials at work.

Ive heard about blacklists where normal players are put on. Hackerlists. Now it seems ive been put on such a shame list. I hate you hackers and hope one day you will be hacked by someone who can hold you down. YOU destroy games. great games. But for you it makes no sence. aseh* bit*

if you wanna be shure not listed at "hackerlist" put this in your pbcl.conf file and you will see infos about your disconnect down left at your screen.

pb_msgprefix "PunkBuster Client"
pb_sleep 60
pb_logtofile 1
­pb_sslog 1
pb_sssave 1­­

[Ki3-burster]

Hallo people.

This for all who have that "RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed" issue.

Go to (for a default installation on WindowsXP)

Code:

%PROGRAMFILES%\EA Games\Battlefield Play4Free\pb

and execute the

Code:

pbsvc_p4f.exe

Then click on

Code:

Test Services

The programm will promt an error message.

Click on OK and follow what it's said:
Open a ticket on http://ssl.evenbalance.com/troubleticket/
Use the 'Copy'-button to copy the text and paste it into the 'Problem/Issue' on the site.

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The reason for this issue is a new PB update, wich also affects e.g. BF 2:

Quote:News and Release Notes for PunkBuster for
Battlefield Play4Free

Wednesday 05.16.2012 [11:00AM]

Version 2.304 of the PB Client for BFP4F has been released to our PB Master Servers for auto-update and to our website download page. This is a maintenance release.

[HomeSen]

(16-05-2012 03:35 PM)DeltaForce Wrote:  Why is this no longer a sticky? If it falls to page 2 or beyond, the Punkbuster thread spam will, once again, live up.

Dunno what you're talking about. It is still a sticky.

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(16-05-2012 03:55 PM)Dennis_17x Wrote:  [05.16.2012 16:48:28] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe

(16-05-2012 06:07 PM)Dennis_17x Wrote:  iam a german gamer, my english is bad. but i have this when i go with cc cleaner on the pc

German: ich habe das problem erst, seit ich den cc cleaner laufen lassen hab. kann mir da bitte jemand helfen? den habe ja auch battelfunds drauf

So, you most likely deleted the PunkBuster services
Please re-install the PunkBuster services and make sure that they don't get blocked by your anti-virus/firewall.

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(16-05-2012 04:56 PM)kolkol Wrote:  [05.16.2012 17:30:39] Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe handshaking failed
[05.16.2012 17:33:11] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

Please update PunkBuster as described in post #3 and take a look at the fix for "initialization failed" error.

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(16-05-2012 08:13 PM)XDustyXrhodesX Wrote:  
Why is this punk buster kicking, with in 30 seconds and your figure is in action???????

(16-05-2012 09:03 PM)thekinght_Cc Wrote:  That every time I enter the game punk buster kikea me the game I have not played in 2 weeks

Both of, attach your pbcl.log as described in the very first post of this thread, please.

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(16-05-2012 11:43 PM)superhijitus Wrote:  [05.16.2012 19:30:39] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe

Please re-install the PunkBuster services and make sure that they don't get blocked by your anti-virus/firewall.

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(17-05-2012 12:26 AM)Harbinger-9 Wrote:  [05.14.2012 00:02:42] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2294)
[05.14.2012 00:03:12] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2294)
[05.14.2012 00:03:42] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2294)
[05.14.2012 00:04:12] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.294)
[05.14.2012 00:04:22] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2294)
[05.14.2012 00:04:22] This PB Server Requires (A1377 C2.294) - Error loading pbcl

Update PunkBuster, as described in post #3, please.

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(17-05-2012 01:49 AM)WarriorAtWar Wrote:  Since the last update (I only updated the game about an hour ago) PnkBstrB.exe doesn't start when I play/join game.
I have tried un-installing PB, restarting computer and then re-installing PB (using pbsvc_p4f.exe), everything installs ok, no error at all, not even on the test afterwards.
I've also tried updating PB with pbsetup.exe, but no matter what I do I always end up getting

Code:

Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

and kick/disconnect after.

The pbcl.log doesn't contain any more information than what I've described above:

Make sure that your anti-virus/firewall/security-suite doesn't interfere with PunkBuster.

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(17-05-2012 04:04 AM)barbwir3 Wrote:  PUNK BUSTER IS RAPING ME PLEASE STOP IT>>> I AM SICK OF GETTING BOOTED FOR NO REASON< I DO NOT HACK, I DO NOT AIM BOT. I am sick of this and im very upset that this is happening. how do you fix this?
updated punk buster shut off my firewall ran a virus scan the only thing different on my computer is the update for bf4f.

Attach your pbcl.log, please.

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(17-05-2012 11:31 AM)JetWrite Wrote:  [05.17.2012 11:03:53] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2304)
[05.17.2012 11:04:27] PB Client in Distress - Cannot Authenticate with PB Server (C2304)
[05.17.2012 11:04:28] This PB Server Requires (A1377 C2.304) - Error loading pbcl

Please update PunkBuster, as described in post #3.

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(17-05-2012 03:19 PM)HKG36C Wrote:  Hello,since yesterday evening im gettin always kiked on every server by pb for Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed,in the afternoon everything was fine. I do a lot research in forums and i also do the step #3 here but nothing works,i never had this problem bevore.i looked in the task manager after i joned a server and the PnkBstrB.exe is not running.my firewall is off and my anti virus ( avast) was for the test off too ( even if its on,i never had such a prob like this).pls help me.

Could you attach your HiJackThis.log (see link in m ysignature: "Help us to help you"), please? Maybe there is some other (background) program causing the issues.

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(17-05-2012 03:46 PM)KillBilly Wrote:  Since yesterday, punkbuster keeps kicking me for timing out while trying to update.

The ingame message I get is:

PB IMPORTANT: Time out trying to update PB client

I have tried manually updating pb 5 times, uninstalled and reinstalled the service, nothing helps.

attached: pcbl.log & screenshot of pb message.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Have you tried completely removing PunkBuster, as described here: [Guide] How to completely remove PB and BFP4F

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(17-05-2012 07:50 PM)yotie Wrote:  having same problems as everyone. seems the last update has done more harm then help. i also had a hand shaking report right before this happend. i have tried everything in your post & still get the samething " Nothing". complete hard uninstall with any & all files erased reinstall and updates from punkbuster. still nothing.

[snip]

[05.17.2012 14:40:53] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

Could you please attach your HiJackThis.log? Also, try manually updating PunkBuster.

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(17-05-2012 08:52 PM)Veilar Wrote:  Emm... I have pretty same problem as not long time ago. PB is kicking me out form game. I remove PB and reinstall it as before (it helps before) but now I have no idea why is happening again same thing. Help me out soldiers!

That's the wrong file, sorry. Please attach the one located at:

Code:

C:\Users\Adrian\AppData\Local\PunkBuster\BFP4F\pb\

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(18-05-2012 12:16 AM)Bobbubbetta Wrote:  [05.17.2012 18:55:58] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe

Please try re-installing the PunkBuster services.

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(18-05-2012 12:21 AM)TRUJILLO Wrote:  hello I have a problem since yesterday, I kickean departure by "PB IMPORTANT: This PB server requires (A1377 C2.304)-Error loading pbcl", I updated the punkbuster but nothing, help please

Please try manually updating PunkBuster, as described in post #3. First, try using PBsetup, and if you get any error, tell us the exact error message.

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(18-05-2012 01:12 AM)kelepe Wrote:  same here.
Since last update. Glad i am not the only one, no need to mess with anything firewalled then. better unmess again.

[05.18.2012 01:15:21] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 01:16:32] WARNING: PB Kicks for Name Stealing and Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.18.2012 01:18:22] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
[05.18.2012 01:20:16] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A1377) Enabled
[05.18.2012 01:21:05] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 01:21:06] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
[05.18.2012 01:41:06] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A1377) Enabled

Please try re-installing the PunkBuster services.

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(18-05-2012 04:44 AM)=USR=Enr0n Wrote:  Ok here is one for you.

Tonight 3 times I got kicked by punkbuster playing in a EA server no restrictions. Has not happened before this. Only change is that I changed from my M249 SAW and used the Elite USAS I bought before the 1st of Dec.

Attach your pbcl.log, please.

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(18-05-2012 09:42 AM)bushblower Wrote:  Iam really shure that some bad guys had listed us at black lists.

Why is this possible. Iam angry about it and spend much time for playing again on servers. I installed punkbuster again again and again after deinstall it. the craziest thing was to loose every time punkbusterb from services. How can it be?. Its horrible to know someone programmed things that changed my system without knowledge about it. f* y* punkbuster.
Iam sick about your f* software. what have you done all the years of trouble with your great sh*. the problems arnt new. Are you sleeping all the years? BF2 wasnt playable cause so many cheaters/hackers. Here the same f* antisocials at work.

Ive heard about blacklists where normal players are put on. Hackerlists. Now it seems ive been put on such a shame list. I hate you hackers and hope one day you will be hacked by someone who can hold you down. YOU destroy games. great games. But for you it makes no sence. aseh* bit*

if you wanna be shure not listed at "hackerlist" put this in your pbcl.conf file and you will see infos about your disconnect down left at your screen.

pb_msgprefix "PunkBuster Client"
pb_sleep 60
pb_logtofile 1
­pb_sslog 1
pb_sssave 1­­

Attach your pbcl.log, please.

[HKG36C]

Heres my Log.i install the game new and update Pb manuel ,i join a server and was capable to play 1 round, than after the 2nd round starts i get kicked for the same reason.

[bushblower]

hi Homesen,

i've made a snapshot with those settings in cfg pflasterpunk.

I was declared as a "supermonkey: hacker". (only at one server till now). Everytime pbstrB is gone and you have to reinstall it.

the only thing ive not done is to cleanup the

C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\My Documents\Battlefield Play4Free\mods\main\cache already seen. Just cleaned "Webcache" folder. I will try it out. the last thing I wants to try for the moment.

not all just the last entries:
[05.18.2012 12:25:44] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A0) Enabled
[05.18.2012 12:25:44] Game Version [1.39.237313.0]
[05.18.2012 12:25:44] Connected to Server 62.247.128.100:1234
[05.18.2012 12:26:13] WARNING: PB Kicks for Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.18.2012 12:26:13] PB Server assigned guid = bd475b2b9ae1e9c5dd9133b5b56b4028
[05.18.2012 12:26:13] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 12:26:13] PB Services socket initialized
[05.18.2012 12:27:06] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A1377) Enabled
[05.18.2012 12:27:42] WARNING: PB Kicks for Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.18.2012 12:30:00] Master Query Sent to (BFP4F1.EVENBALANCE.COM) 66.180.170.20
[05.18.2012 12:30:01] Received Master Security Information
[05.18.2012 12:30:02] WARNING: PB Kicks for Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.18.2012 12:30:02] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.18.2012 12:30:24] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

[Foux]

After 5-10 min in game: "PB IMPORTANT: Failed to update pb.. ", then brings back to launcher.

[DeltaForce2nd]

(18-05-2012 11:13 AM)HomeSen Wrote:  

(16-05-2012 03:35 PM)DeltaForce Wrote:  Why is this no longer a sticky? If it falls to page 2 or beyond, the Punkbuster thread spam will, once again, live up.

Dunno what you're talking about. It is still a sticky.

At the time i was writing this post, it was just a normal post.
But now it is a sticky again and this is the only thing that matters.

(I guess i will take a screenshot next time)

[KikaiNoKami]

I'm now concerned, I have had some problems withe the game kicking me, and dropping me, but why did punk-buster kick me?? I'm no hacker, I don't use cheats so why did it kick me?? These kicking and dropping problems need to be fixed. =(

[RIC0H]

(18-05-2012 05:14 PM)DeltaForce2nd Wrote:  

(18-05-2012 11:13 AM)HomeSen Wrote:  

(16-05-2012 03:35 PM)DeltaForce Wrote:  Why is this no longer a sticky? If it falls to page 2 or beyond, the Punkbuster thread spam will, once again, live up.

Dunno what you're talking about. It is still a sticky.

At the time i was writing this post, it was just a normal post.
But now it is a sticky again and this is the only thing that matters.

(I guess i will take a screenshot next time)

That was my bad, I had my sticky button unselected on my last post
It happens now and again.

[Foux]

Still can't fix my problem, about i was writing (post #508). Was trying reinstalling PB - no effect. Was trying uninstall game, can't do it, it says - Not enough arguments. What's wrong with this game ??? What for i paid money?

[Mannowar]

hi i have a problem with my punkbuster
yesterday the game works.
today i get kicked after 5 min reson

PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

i reinstal punkbuster, update, make the trubble shooting.
and noting is working.

pbcl log

[05.17.2012 12:59:15] Attempting to resolve master4.evenbalance.com
[05.17.2012 12:59:15] Resolved to [66.180.170.20] (14)
[05.17.2012 12:59:15] PunkBuster Client (v2.304 | A0) Enabled
[05.17.2012 12:59:15] Game Version [1.39.237313.0]
[05.17.2012 12:59:15] Connected to Server 62.247.128.100:1234
[05.17.2012 12:59:54] PB Services socket initialized
[05.17.2012 12:59:54] WARNING: PB Kicks for Level 1 PB Restrictions on this Server
[05.17.2012 12:59:54] PB Server assigned guid = 0451a98836fca6a3503f459e3486fe3b
[05.17.2012 12:59:54] Receiving from PB Server (w v1.824 | A1377 C2.304)
[05.17.2012 13:02:10] RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

please help

[[BTH]EraserHead.]

when I go play with my engineer or assalt, before starting the game I'm kicked by punkbuster, even I do not have any kind of hack
help

[Corleaone]

Hi having the same issue as the rest of you guys heres my file.... please help!

[bushblower]

c:\windows\system32\Logfiles

[05.20.2012 01:50:08] ERROR: C:\Documents and Settings\XXXX\Local Settings\Application Data\PunkBuster\BFP4F\pb\PnkBstrB.exe does not contain a valid certificate; Load denied.
[05.20.2012 01:50:49] ERROR: An internal certificate chaining error has occurred.

[05.20.2012 01:50:49] ERROR: C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrB.xtr does not contain a valid certificate; Load denied.

Why couldnt Punkbuster getting a vallid certificate? Cause Windows certificate ? made windows update. root certificate Microsoft is vallidate till 2020. Microsoft Hardware certificate has expired in 2002 ??? How can i change it?? any suggestions?

[Cenon]

I got credit boost and now i got kicked by punk buster.

[3VILMAST3R]

i keep having invalid game data come up, and cant get into a server or any game at all. Game was fine the day before now nothing.

[MeePokBoy]

Help Me ASAP!