PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

[justsmileeee]

ERROR
Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player 'JustSmileeee' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed
Please help me I can't solve. I tried re-install punkbuster many times...

[XXXO77O4906 · Accepted solution]

Here are some steps, you can try:

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.

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[XXXO77O4906 · Accepted solution]

Here are some steps, you can try:

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.

[justsmileeee]

I can't understand My English is very bad. Anyone know Turkish here?

[XXXO77O4906]

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@justsmileeee wrote:

I can't understand My English is very bad. Anyone know Turkish here?

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So sorry, but I do not know that. Use a translator, please.

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[DragonTeaser]

Starting PunkBuster Service Tests (v0.993) (05/13/14 21:10:25)
Checking OS
Windows NT 6.1 (build 7601, Service Pack 1) 64-bit
Checking PnkBstrA service status RUNNING
Checking PnkBstrA Version OK (1036)
Extracting "PnkBstrB.exe" to:
"C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\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 NOT RUNNING
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 = 7113 (ms) Version = v1036
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 = 11138 (ms) PnkBstrB started.
Load SUCCESSFUL.
Watching for PnkBstrB instance change CHANGED
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 = 3276 (ms) Version = 2202
Checking PnkBstrK driver status NOT FOUND
Manually stopping PnkBstrB STOPPED
Removing test PnkBstrB file OK

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Tests finished.

this is my punk uster install check as you see some stuff is is 'No' and the driver status is 'not found' any help?

[N00BIE_Master]

thanks for helping me out i will check if it works

[n1KEYouTube]

did exactly these directions and nothing has changed...sent a ticket to you guys..im confused

[PoptartGaming]

Did everything the instructions said, got dick stuck in toaster. Just kidding. Nothing changed. I join a server, then after about 2 minutes, the game crashes and it says:

ERROR

Game disconnected: you were kicked by PunkBuster. Stated reason: PunkBuster kicked player 'PoptartGaming' (for 0 minutes) ... RESTRICTION: Service Communication Failure: PnkBstrB.exe initialization failed

[madduuuuu]

     I have this problem too this make me feel so boring TT_TT I bought bf 2 3 4 battlefield 3 and 4 always have this problem. I did not download Battlefied for free you know? So i just want to enjoy the game ;C

[dsFearTTV]

Tried the solution, still didn't work