CoD RT stops at ''Checking for updates'' on splash screen.
Open up the Preferences.ini file in the root CoD RconTool (default: C:/Program Files/CoD RconTool) folder and search for a parameter "DontCheckForUpdates". Change it to 1.
CoD2 and CoD4 minimize when opening ingame menu?
This is normal behaviour. The ingame menu doesnt work via DirectX like xfire does. For CoD and CoD:UO it works fine.
How to turn off the advertisement?
All advertisement can be turned off. The connect and disconnect messages can be turned off by purchasing a license. All the other advertisement can be turned off without license.
-To get rid of the advertisement open the Preferences window. -Then go to Messages. -To turn off the advertisements uncheck all checkboxes in the Ingame Messages frame.
Where are the taken PB screenshots stored?
When you take a Punkbuster screenshot they will be stored in the <root>/pb/svss folder on the server. When you take a screenshot via rcon the screenshots never will be stored on your computer, unless you run the server on your own computer.