Pb/ Heartbeats stopped SOLUTION

If you are being kicked for a "Communication Failure" it is likely that something on your computer is preventing the PnkBstr services from communicating with each other.

A common cause for this is a security or anti-virus program. McAfee and other popular security/firewall programs need to be told to allow the PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB services to run without restriction (even if you turn them off while playing; the service files are located in "C:\Windows\System32" or "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\"). Until you locate and remove the restrictions on PnkBstrA and B, you will continue to be kicked for this. DO NOT remove those files! E.g. if you are using a software firewall you will need to unblock/allow them.

If you've never manually installed the PunkBuster services, you might want to try that as well. Download the service installer from http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe and run it. You might also want to reinstall the services using this tool.


Thanks to Even Balance. ( worked for me ^^ )
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Didn't work.
someone removed the other topic from stickys
sticky!!worked for me 2 ! :D
Will try it, cheers.
Didn't work.
to where do i need to delocate that pnkbstra.exe and the other files?
think u mean HEARTBEATS lol
ups yeah i'm sorry :$
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how do I get to know what is blocking this communication?
My firewall is turned off...
i have same prob :/ need new solution
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