Stuck in "Loading" Screen

[swfwebmaster]

Frequently when I am loading a DayZ server map to join the game. the process goes into a long holding pattern on the "Loading" screen.

Pressing the ""Esc" does not seem to do anything

"Tab" + "Alt" functions, but right clicking the ArmA program to exit will not bring up the right click menu.

I have on numerous occasions "Tab"+"Alt"+"Delete", bring up the Windows Task Manager, and End Task.

Unfortunately after going through this process several times, my computer has started to completely crash a couple minutes into playing DayZ.

Is there a better way to exit the "Loading" screen / DayZ Server to try another server?

If I continue the problemactic process described above, I am concerned I will do damage to my ArmA game and/or my computer.

Thank you for your assistance.

[mcguirk2]

I have the same problem from time to time and the only solution I've found is to launch task manager and end task. So, to answer your question, I haven't found a better way. I don't think you will damage your Arma2 install or your computer by ending task. Now, get me out of this deer stand!

[swfwebmaster]

If you make it to "Requesting data from server" chances are you are probably going to make it into game.