Why do I keep getting kicked by PunkBuster on battlefield?

Sometimes, the Battlefield 4 kicked by PunkBuster error can occur if your Windows Firewall or third-party antivirus software interfere with the service. To avoid this problem, you can add the game and PunkBuster to the exclusions list of your security programs.

How do I fix I’ve been kicked by PunkBuster?

Re: BF4 I always get kicked by: PunkBuster

  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.

Why do I keep getting kicked by PunkBuster BF3?

Re: BF3 I always get kicked by: PunkBuster This could indicate a problem with your Punkbuster installation. Please try to update or reinstall punkbuster. When updating Punkbuster in some cases it helps to remove the PB folder from your game folder.

What is kicked by PunkBuster?

PunkBuster is the engine used by many games (including Battlefield 4) to detect players who are using anything to improve their in-game performance illegally.

Where is PunkBuster installed?

To update PunkBuster:

  1. Head to your game installation folder (For Battlefield 4, it’s C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 by default).
  2. Open the _Installer folder.
  3. Inside it, open the PunkBuster folder.
  4. Open the redist folder.
  5. Find and run pbsvc.exe to update or repair Punkbuster.

Does bf4 need PunkBuster?

A Battlefield 4 player received a notificiation from PunkBuster that they have been temporarily banned from playering. The program was readily used in many popular titles, including some Battlefield games, some Call of Duty games, some Far Cry games, Assassin’s Creed 3, and many others.

How do I install PunkBuster?

Installing and updating PunkBuster

  1. Go to Even Balance’s Punkbuster site.
  2. Download PunkBuster Setup (PBSetup).
  3. Double-click on the downloaded file.
  4. Extract it when you’re asked to.
  5. Run the extracted file and agree to the license terms.
  6. When PunkBuster opens, click Add a Game, and choose your game from the dropdown menu:

How do you fix PunkBuster in Battlefield Hardline?

Is PunkBuster still used?

The program was readily used in many popular titles, including some Battlefield games, some Call of Duty games, some Far Cry games, Assassin’s Creed 3, and many others. However, PunkBuster hasn’t been used in a game since Battlefield Hardline, which was released in 2015.

How do I get unbanned from PunkBuster?

EA Advisors cannot overturn a PunkBuster Ban. To appeal a violation, you will need to open an appeal ticket with Even Balance and request their assistance with your issue.

Is PunkBuster necessary?

*NOTE: While most of these games still use PunkBuster, you may not need to keep PunkBuster installed on your computer to play them in single-player mode. However, if you want to play their multi-player online modes, you will need to keep PunkBuster on your computer.

Is PunkBuster malware?

PunkBuster is a computer program that is designed to detect software used for cheating in online games. It does this by scanning the memory contents of the local machine. A computer identified as using cheats may be banned from connecting to protected servers….PunkBuster.

Original author(s) Tony Ray
Website evenbalance.com