Can't connect to server

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When I go to the server list one of two things happens:

1. The server list wont pop up and when I hit main menu the game freezes up. I have to go through the task manager to close it

2. The server list does pop up, but when I try to connect I get the "Taking longer than usual" message, and freelancer freezes up.

I can ping the server without any problems so I know it isn't a network problem. I've tried doing a clean install of the game and mod to no avail as well.

Any one know anything that could help?

Edit: This was happening before the latest update.