m15x punkbuster problem..

I have a problem playing bf2142..
I'm being kicked by pb after 5-10 mins for me for having disallowed program/driver??

I have been playing this game on and off since it was released. Only since my laptop returned from repair last week (returned factory restored 32bit vista home) i had this problem.

I updated pb and had a good google, i found someone who found the issue to be linked with macros...
Punkbuster kicks me for having disallowed program/driver - Battlefield 2142 Members Helping Members - Battlefield 2142: EA Forums

Has anyone seen this before or have any idea what this could be?
2142 was the first thing i re-loaded!!

Pete.

 

found the problem was with pb after all...
fix bellow from:
Problems with Punkbuster? Solutions here. - Project Reality Forums

Punkbuster Installation (fixes most PB problems)

Important Note: pbsvc installs the punk buster 'engines' or applications. PBsetup installs the files/gas the 'engines run.


1. Download pbsvc (a tool that updates/installs the Punkbuster Services).

2. Start pbsvc installer, you should see options for install, uninstall, test.

3. Run the Uninstaller in pbsvc, this removes all Punkbuster Services from your computer

4. Once the pbsvc Uninstaller completes, navigate to your Battlefield 2 installation directory (default is C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2) and delete the pb folder to remove any leftover files.

4. Restart your computer.

5. Run pbsvc again and Re-Install all Punkbuster Serivces, pay attention to any messages that come up during the installation. ( if your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)

6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.

5. Make sure it comes back "all green"

6. Download pbsetup (this is separate from pbsvc, it's a tool that automatically updates your Punkbuster BF2 file).). If your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin.

7.Create a pbsvc installer shortcut AND pbsetup program shortcut on your desktop.

8. Run pbsetup (from the shortcut on your desktop) and Add Battlefield 2 if its not already listed, then click on update and let it update the BF2 files, pay attention to any messages that come up during the installation.

Pete.

 

Thanks for sharing your solution.