Log-In Problems?????

[Hobbit]

Has anyone else here had their computer freeze up while logging in?  I can log in just fine most of the time.  Some times though, the game will freeze just after I click on "OK"  at the log in page.  
Usually after clicking "OK" the clip board will show a connecting in 0.0 seconds and switch quickly to the area selection menu.  When it hangs on log-in, it will stay there indefinately (sp?).  The computer will totally freeze, alt-tab'ing won't help either.  The only remedy is to cycle the on/off at the power strip (aaaarrrrggghh)   I really love this game but hard shut downs can't go on forever.  Please, some one tell me the magic fix for this thing.  I NEED MY AH FIX!@!!!!!@!@

My system is as follows:
2.5gHz / 512 ram
GFrc4 w/128 ram

I do use an older version of zone alarm but haven't updated.  I can't think za is the issue or I'd never be able to play, like I said, it doesn't always hang.  Just some nights.  
Thnx in advance!!
Hobbit

[Skuzzy]

The freezing you are describing is Windows taking control during a network packet request.  Windows will eventually timeout, but it can take a while.
It basically means you are not able to contact the server.  ZoneAlarm can affect this.  When it happens, just shut down ZA and it will probably work fine.