Can't connect to online matches (stuck at "Retrieving Mission Files")

[Hady 1]

I finally came around to buying the Arma2 and Operation Arrowhead bundle pack (Thank you Black Friday!), and, as I have logged many, many hours in on this game through my friend's computer, I decided to jump straight into the multiplayer.

Unfortunately, I was not able to do so. After attempting many times through different servers, I was unable to get into any game. What happens is when I connect to the server, a sort of "pre-lobby" appears, where there are no players or game information. I click OK and the actual lobby appears, with the message "Retrieving Host Files 0 KB/ 0 KB". It will stay like until I either exit the game or am kicked. Here are some pictures of what I'm experiencing.

The "Pre-lobby":

The actual lobby with the host files message:

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

:(

[Vandrel 10]

Have you tried updating the game yet? Check to ensure you have the most recent version

[Hady 1]

It is updated all the way to 1.10.

[.kju 3245]

Please check this thread:

http://www.arma2.ru/forums/showthread.php?t=49583