Booted to main menu after selecting a server to join

[Jackie Daytona]

I just redownloaded this game after not playing it for a long time to hype myself up for Rising Storm 2. I keep having one issue though, after finding a server to join in the browser, I sit here for 10 minutes(maybe even longer) just for the game to not join and say I lost connection to the host after being booted back to the main menu. Can someone help me out? I really wanna play this game again.

[patpatyos]

Go on server browser and click ping to filter by Ping choose one with low ping ?

[Jackie Daytona]

I'm joining servers where my ping is around 50. Connectivity is not an issue

[patpatyos]

Is there any other warnings when you get disconnected ? Like Server Full ? Failed to connect ? punkbuster ? etc....

Verify integrity of game cache and also if your on Wi-Fi you may want to switch to a Wired connection.

Then check my next post under here

[patpatyos]

I would recommend you go through

The Pinned Technical Problems FAQ
http://steamcommunity.com/app/35450/discussions/0/846960628198130515/

But I will Quote what seems to be the most likely in your current situation

Originally posted by Moskeeto:

Before you try anything else:

1) Right-click on RS/RO2 Multiplayer in your Steam library
Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game cache

How to resolve MOST issues such as crashes, issues with settings, connection issues, certain maps not loading, etc.:

NOTE: If your specific issue isn't listed anywhere else, always try this method first. You never know what issues it might resolve.
WARNING: This will delete all your configuration files which will reset your graphics, controls, and audio settings.

Try this method to fix almost anything:
1) Navigate to your DOCUMENTS folder and find:
Documents\My Games\RedOrchestra2
2) Delete that folder. (You might want to backup that folder just in case).
3) Restart the game.

More possible fixes for crashes:

Update Punkbuster:
Try updating Punkbuster. Read further below where I explain in detail how to do this.

Opt out of Steam beta:
1) Go to Steam -> Settings -> Account
2) Then go to Beta participation and select NONE
3) Restart Steam and start up the game

If these methods don't resolve your crashes, please submit your dmp files here:
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=94268

Crash logs and dmp files can be found here:
Documents\My Games\RedOrchestra2\ROGame\Logs

If your game isn't starting up at all:

NOTE: Only try this fix after trying the one above.

If your game isn't loading up at all, it's a possibility that the game didn't go through the prerequisite installation processes. In order to do so, try the following solution.

1) Navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Red Orchestra 2\Binaries\Windows
2) Run RO2Redist to install RS/RO2.
3) Run pbsvc_hos to install Punkbuster.

How to resolve MOST issues with Punkbuster (e.g. “Punkbuster communication failure”):

MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR FIREWALL SETTINGS FIRST:
1) Open the Windows Start menu and find
Control Panel > Windows Firewall
2) Click where it says "Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall"
3) Look for the following and make sure they are all allowed through:
- Rising Storm/Red Orchestra 2 Multiplayer
- PnkBstrA
- PnkBstrB

METHOD 1:
1) Open the Windows Start menu and find
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services
2) Look for the services PnkBstrA and PnkBstrB
3) Make sure both services are started. Start both services in case they are stopped.

METHOD 2:
1) Navigate to this folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Red Orchestra 2\Binaries\Windows
2) Run pbsvc_hos to reinstall punkbuster.

METHOD 3:
1) Go to:
http://www.evenbalance.com/?page=pbsetup.php
2) Download PBsetup for your appropriate operating system.
3) Run the installer and make sure to set it to 'Red Orchestra 2.'

In case none of the methods above work:
1) Open your 'Control Panel'
2) Find and click 'Programs and Features'
3) Find 'Punkbuster Services' and unistall
4) Retry the methods 2 or 3 above

If you're getting kicked with a “Speedhack Detected” warning:

People playing over Wi-Fi are the most likely to experience this issue. Wi-Fi isn't as stable as a wired connection because it has wide fluctuations in latency.

The best fix is to switch to a wired connection. However, many Wi-Fi users have reported that using a “WLAN Optimizer” tool has fixed their issue.
That tool can be found here:
http://www.martin-majowski.de/wlanoptimizer/

If you can't load certain maps and get a "package mismatch"

For Red Orchestra 2 maps
1) Navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Red Orchestra 2\ROGame\CookedPC\Maps
2) Delete the folders of the offending maps
3) Right-click on RS/RO2 Multiplayer in your Steam library
Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game cache

For Rising Storm maps
1) Navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Red Orchestra 2\ROGame\CookedPC\RSGame\Maps
2) Delete the folders of the offending maps
3) Right-click on RS/RO2 Multiplayer in your Steam library
Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game cache

If the server browser comes up empty or connecting to a server takes forever.

NOTE: Make sure that your version of Windows is up to date! You can download the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/service-packs-download#sptabs=win7

METHOD 1:
1) Check your server browser filters!
2) Make sure to unblock the game from your firewall.
3) Check to make sure it's also unblocked from any security software you may have installed.

METHOD 2:
Update punkbuster!
Read the Punkbuster issues section for details on how to do so.

METHOD 3:
WARNING: This method might reset your Steam client settings, so back up the file just in case.
1) Navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
2) Delete the file named "ClientRegistry.blob"

METHOD 4:
Here's a handy video tutorial that just might help with connection issues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8YiopTocPk
More details here: http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=67759

METHOD 5:
Lower your Steam max pings per minute:
Some modems can't handle pinging so many servers so lowering this setting might help.
1) Steam > Settings > In-game
2) Lower the "Game server browser: max pings / minute" setting until it reliably shows servers in the server browser each time.
You might have to restart your modem if the server browser comes up with nothing.

NOTE: If you know of anything else that might help resolve this issue, please let me know.

Crashing when loading server browser:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/35450/discussions/0/34095131884458710/#c613941122691511177

More Troubleshooting Guides:

http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=70683

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9257-TUJL-7421

P.S.

If any of you have anything you would like to add, post it in the comments so that I may edit this thread.

[Jackie Daytona]

I've tried all I could with what the FAQ suggested. I gave up after trying everything. I can just wait until Rising Storm 2 comes out. Just hope I won't have the same issue.