Punk Buster

Bisquik wrote:
> "Peter Pan" <Peter.DeleteThis@neverland.com> wrote in message
> news:1pCdnfyR2dyt0abVnZ2dnUVZ_sPinZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Do you need to run PB every time before starting BF 2142?
>
> No
>
>
then why can i sometimes be in a server with NP then go back to the
same server only to be PB out?
What am I doing wrong

Thanks

"Peter Pan" <Peter.TakeThisOut@neverland.com> wrote in message
news:4t-dnakrkqJYMaHVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Bisquik wrote:
>> "Peter Pan" <Peter.TakeThisOut@neverland.com> wrote in message
>> news:1pCdnfyR2dyt0abVnZ2dnUVZ_sPinZ2d@comcast.com...
>>> Do you need to run PB every time before starting BF 2142?
>>
>> No
> then why can i sometimes be in a server with NP then go back to the same
> server only to be PB out?
> What am I doing wrong
>
> Thanks

PB is not able to update itself for some reason. This could be a software
(Windows Firewall?) or a hardware (Router?) issue.

It could also be that PunkBuster is a pain in the rear end.

This is from http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2142_3.html

Punkbuster: Battlefield 2142 uses the PunkBuster anti-cheat software
commonly used in most other online games. This software helps identify and
prevent cheating in the game, and cheaters can expect to have their account
banned. Make sure you have Punkbuster enabled in the game (See In-Game
Settings section), as most multiplayer servers require it to allow you to
join. Importantly, do not modify your Battlefield 2142 files in any way -
such as using programs to alter the shader versions, or using No-CD/DVDs -
as these may be seen as cheats by PB. Tweaking the game as described in this
guide is fine, but be careful as to what you alter if it's not covered here.
If you're having problems automatically updating your Punkbuster version
when online, you can manually update it by following the instructions here.
I recommend using PBSetup, as it is a fairly foolproof method of updating
PunkBuster. These steps may help resolve problems with continually being
kicked from servers with PB errors. For other problems with Punkbuster,
check the Punkbuster link above and/or contact PB directly for more support.