Timeout trying to update pb client. [ Edited ]

[frnathan13]

Since i've recently formatted my computer, i cannot complete any match in BF3. 

When certain time of match, games disconnect me with reason "Timeout trying to update pb client."

I've tested for

- Network issues

- Game issues

- Route issues

None problem found in these tests. I've deleted and reinstalled punkbuster, still same.

I simply cannot play.

Someone can help me fix this.

I'm very thankful for any help

Important Notes:

I've also installed BF4 before, after i uninstall bf4, this problem started with BF3, idk if they use shared version between PunkBuster, or some conflict.

Additional information - Punkbuster Test Services Result (For some strange reason, PnkBstrA is taking too long to reply an request in localhost)

Spoiler

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.991) (09/01/21 20:29:08)
Checking OS
  Windows NT 6.2 (build 9200) 64-bit
Checking PnkBstrA service status   RUNNING
Checking PnkBstrA Version          OK (1034)
Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
   "C:\Users\natha\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
                                   OK
Checking firewall settings         OFF
Is PnkBstrA explicitly allowed?
C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe   NO
Is PnkBstrB explicitly allowed?
C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe   NO
Checking if PnkBstrB is running    STOPPED
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 = 7781 (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 = 15421 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
  Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change (5) CHANGED (6)
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 = 3281 (ms) Version = 2202
Checking PnkBstrK driver status    NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB         STOPPED
Removing test PnkBstrB file        OK

----------------------------------
  Tests finished.

[EA_Darko]

Hey @frnathan13 try a reinstall of PunkBuster to see if it helps, I'd recommend downloading it directly from their site.

Darko 

[EA_Darko]

Hey @frnathan13 try a reinstall of PunkBuster to see if it helps, I'd recommend downloading it directly from their site.

Darko 

[frnathan13]

Hello, thanks for help, but i've already tried, and same happen, "Timeout trying to update pb client" i cannot complete any match because this.  

[frnathan13]

Update: Currently i've reinstalled from pbsetup.exe (from official website) then i press "Add Game" i've choose BF3 install dir and it updated. Currently seems to be solved.

In pbsetup.exe was 2 columns Client version and Server version, and server version was said "Server not installed" now is installed.

I've tested some matches, i was able to complete match without the error "Timeout trying update pb client." soon if needed i will comment more.

Now show server version. Some some unknown reason Origin didn't installed Server version of punkbuster.

[EA_Darko]

Great to hear that you got it sorted @frnathan13.

Darko