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How to Download, Install, Enable and Update Punkbuster for Any Game

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How to Download, Install, Enable and Update Punkbuster for Any Game

Introduction
As you likely know, Punkbuster is a programs used in many games to prevent cheating and/or to kick out cheaters. Likely when the Punkbuster has a software related error it prevents the user from connecting to game servers. In this tutorial we will ensure that this doesn't happen.

Note: First make sure that Punkbuster is enabled and running. Sometimes it can turn off after windows updates and/or restarts. You can do this by searching "services.msc" in the start menu and then making sure Punkbster A and B are Enabled.

Step 1
Navigate to this link and download Punkbuster.

Step 2
Extract the file you just downloaded and run the executable. Click "I Agree" and then let the program update

Step 3
Click on "Add Game" and then select the game{s} that you wish to update Punkbuster for. Let it download and update.

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Recap
You should be set to go! If this doesn't work, make sure you haven't accidentally disabled "Punkbuster" in msconfig in the services tab.

Thanks for Reading :)
 
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