Browse to your Battlefield 3 install folder and open pbsvc.exe.Scroll down the Services window and double click “PnkBstra” or “PunkBuster.” Click “Disabled” on the “Startup-type” window and click “OK” to save changes. Type “services” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to open the Services window. How do I disable PunkBuster?Ĭlick the Windows Start > Run. The file is a trustworthy component of Punk Buster clients. The file is a cheat detector which is used for detecting cheats if someone is using in the video games which are played online in a multiplayer mode. PnkBstrA.exe is an executable file which is a component of Punk Buster and it is developed by Even Balance. PunkBuster monitors your system for evidence of cheating in online games. It includes two processes-PnkBstrA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe-that run in the background on your computer.

PunkBuster is an anti-cheat program installed by some PC games. It can be that you are kicked from a server because of use of a special weapon or other server restriction. If you having trouble with your PunkBuster service aka getting kicked by the server, you should consider updating PB.

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

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

Re: BF4 I always get kicked by: PunkBuster How do you fix being kicked by PunkBuster? Check your processes list and check to see if PnkbstrA.exe and PnkbstrB.exe are listed along with checking services. If your getting kicked from Bf3 due to a PnkbstrA.exe error you may need to ensure that PnkbstrA.exe is in fact running. Why do I keep getting kicked by PunkBuster on Battlefield 3?

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