BF4 I always get kicked by: PunkBuster

[suvacogelado]

THAK YOU, solved my problem, worked here. =)

[nell127crx]

i cant find PnkBstraA on the list what dose that mean ???

[orimas3]

This leaves me in the middle I play

[XXXO77O4906]

To all who still have this problem:

First, do this steps: http://help.ea.com/en/article/battlefield-4-punkbuster-troubleshooting/ .

Also, try this additional steps, if the above does not work:

1. Open windows firewall
2. Click advanced settings( on the left) and then inbound (also left)
3. Find PnkbstrA.exe and PnkbstrB.exe (if you have two of both, its fine)
4. Right click on each of them>properties>programs and services
5. Make sure that "all programs that meet the specifications" is checked
6. Then go to the "Advanced" tab and check all 3 boxes. Domain, Private and Public.
7. REMEMBER TO DO THIS FOR ALL PnkBstr Files. Then save and quit.
8. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 and delete "Pb" folder.
9. Go to these 2 links:
http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1
http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
10. Download and install both
11. Run Pbsetup.exe (the first link)
12. Add a game (eg. bf4)
13. Check for updates.

If this helps, please click the white XP button and to give me some XP.
If this solves your question, click the green solution button and mark it as solution so it can help others with the same problem.

[Antherial]

This is the one that worked for me. The built in troubleshooter fixed it. Thanks!

[drsnowmon20]

I finally fixed the error. I couldn't find PnkbstrA in services so I re-installed punkbuster through the battlefield folder.

1. Locate your BF4 folder; Origin games > battlefield 4 > Installer > punkbuster > redist

2. Open the .exe and run the installation

3. When finished, go into services tab as mentioned prior and locate pnkbstrA, ensure it is running and set to automatic

4. Restart BF4

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Thank you this resolved my issue

[SaSo_SWE]

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@LiBever wrote:

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@erundo wrote:

When I want to start the game, there is an error: 

ERROR

Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player 'Erundo' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrA.exe 

What does that mean and why comes that error?

Sorry for my bad english I'm Germa

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Hello,

Make sure your anti-virus is not blocking punkbuster, also check windows firewall. 

Punkbuster has 2 services running in the background in order to check your PC for hacks or 3rd party programs influencing the game.

They are called:

PnkbstraA

In order to enable both do:

1. Press Windows button and R at the same time

2. enter "Services.msc"

3. Locate PnkBstraA on the list

4. Mark both and select "Start the service" on the left side.

4B. If already running restart it.

This should resolve your issue.

Regards, Libever 

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[Foxtrot_Ulysses]

This works, horray your a genius!

[DylanKilburn24]

Dear EA,

On both Battlefield Play4Free and Battlefield Heroes, I will play the match for like 5 minutes and then it Kicks me sayn "Punkbuster has Kicked you". Could it be the new update that is causing it or have I been Banned for a while, Please Help

[curt8541]

Thank you!