PunkBuster Service Installer

by Even Balance, Inc.v0.994

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Anti-cheat plugin for certain shooter games.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id EvenBalance.PunkBusterServiceInstaller --exact --version 0.994

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for PunkBuster Service Installer

PunkBuster Service Installer uses EXE. The silent install switches are /i --no-prompts --i-accept-the-pb-eula --no-display.

One-line silent install (x86)

pbsvc.exe /i --no-prompts --i-accept-the-pb-eula --no-display

See the full silent install reference for PunkBuster Service Installer →

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Installers · v0.994

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

critical9.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-26037affects before 1.905Aug 16, 2023
Directory Traversal vulnerability in Server functionalty in Even Balance Punkbuster version 1.902 before 1.905 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Source: NVD, updated 4h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PunkBuster Service Installer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id EvenBalance.PunkBusterServiceInstaller --exact --version 0.994. winget downloads the installer from Even Balance, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install PunkBuster Service Installer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id EvenBalance.PunkBusterServiceInstaller --exact 0.994 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for PunkBuster Service Installer?

PunkBuster Service Installer uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: pbsvc.exe /i --no-prompts --i-accept-the-pb-eula --no-display. The silent switches are /i --no-prompts --i-accept-the-pb-eula --no-display.

How do I uninstall PunkBuster Service Installer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id EvenBalance.PunkBusterServiceInstaller --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from PunkBuster Service Installer's Apps & Features entry.

Is PunkBuster Service Installer free?

PunkBuster Service Installer is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (http://punkbuster.com/downloads.php) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does PunkBuster Service Installer work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls PunkBuster Service Installer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep PunkBuster Service Installer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id EvenBalance.PunkBusterServiceInstaller --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of PunkBuster Service Installer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.