What does the PnkBstrB.exe file do?
The PnkBstrB.exe process is also known as PunkBuster™ Service Component (B) and is a part of unknown. This software is produced by Even Balance (www.evenbalance.com). An outdated or faulty version of PnkBstrB.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- PunkBuster service Component has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- PunkBuster service Component has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- PnkBstrB.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module PnkBstrB.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about PnkBstrB.exe PunkBuster service Component
PnkBstrB.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. PnkBstrB.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 107,832 bytes (40% of all these files), 189,248 bytes as well as 12 other variants.
It is the service "PnkBstrB".
The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. This file contains no information about the producer or the version. The PnkBstrB file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The application can initiate a network connection--either to the Internet or on your LAN. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties).
For this reason, 57% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A PnkBstrB.exe file has a 49% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 107,832 bytes (46% of all these files), 189,248 bytes as well as 10 other variants. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The PnkBstrB file does not supply any version information or other description. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The application is receiving or sending data on the LAN (your local network) or on the Internet.
A PnkBstrB.exe file has a 56% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 218,825 bytes. This PnkBstrB.exe process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The PnkBstrB file is not part of the Windows operating system. This file contains no information about the producer or the version.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves PnkBstrB.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about PnkBstrB?
| It is a Punkbuster file (further information...) ^AWA^Ramborex | |
| Even Balance's anti-cheat monitoring software "Punkbuster" for games such as Call of Duty series, Battlefield, and other multi player first person shooters. A recent update (25th July 2007) has caused issue where many people have had to update their firewalls\routers to allow it through as it is a new mandatory part of the anti cheat software. (further information...) g | |
| anti cheat and hacking software for games Napalm | |
| Utility program for some online games. Used to find out cheaters and hacker. Tomi | |
| its for games ,buts still activate blax |
Summary: 11 users consider PnkBstrB.exe essential and should not be removed. 4 users consider it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted PnkBstrB.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall unknown
To remove PunkBuster service Component from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate unknown in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if PnkBstrB.exe (PunkBuster service Component) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of PunkBuster service Component. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: PunkBuster service Component or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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