Punkbuster problem

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6. August 2008 - 22:29

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After I got a brand new PC with vista, I've had several problems with quake, now there's only one remaining. Whenever I join a server with punkbuster, this message comes up:

[code:1]Server disconnected - Punkbuster kicked player Lakitu (For 0 minutes) ... Restriction. Service communication failure pnkbstra.exe[/code:1]

I don't know what's the problem and if there's some files I miss (probably it is), so I took a screenshot of my pb folder.

EDIT: SCREW VISTA

6. August 2008 - 23:02

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if you have vista 32 bit ask mow he can maybe help you
i have no idea with vista..

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7. August 2008 - 6:33

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try to use magic SEARCH button :roll:

btw you have to allow pnkbstra.exe in your firewall

7. August 2008 - 7:02

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well dragon, beazt gave already the answer.

Vista is fine, but different, so "SCREW VISTA" is not OK.

Basic Rule for vista is, before u update the OS, update the hardware:
- Chipset
- Sound
- Vid
- Peripherie
- perhaps mouse

Since Vista has problems with older hardware. Not as much as on start, but for example on my pc it did not update to servicepack 1, until i did update my chipset (Asus P5B Mainboard). After updating chipset, vista offered SP 1 automatically. Vista is smarter as you think

My currnet System:
Asus P5B
Core 2 Duo 6600
Asus 8800 Ultra
4 GB Ram
Razer Copperhead

When Vista came out, i had to plug out my cardreader to run q3 , meanwhile this problem dissappeared.

Well i remember when XP came out "Fuck XP" "Screw XP", everyone disliked it. Well, were stupid phrases, since the problem sits usually betwenn the monitor and the chair.

However, i am writing too much unneeded stuff again.

Important under Vista for Q3 is:
- If u have a dual core and u gonna start q3, u will have lag everywhere (usually), u have to simulate a singlecore, for example with "nhancer"
- Use compatiblity mode to XP SP2 (because gamma)
- Dont go in window-mode if u r on a pb server, u get kicked by pb for API-bla bla
- Allow the exe files for firewall

2. September 2008 - 9:02

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OFF TOPIC: the vista fonts are ugly anyway XD

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2. September 2008 - 22:10

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Hmm I've came to q3 straight with Vista. What enhancements do I not get with Vista in which I could get with XP?

Thanks, han.

2. September 2008 - 22:16

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there is not really a difference
though with vista i experienced PB problems
which i remedied by deleted my PB folder then loading up PBsetup and it set everything straight
could have just been coincidence though