Same thing here, it looks like server list loading problem...it will freeze the game if you will even switch to favourites, LAN, setting filter or just canceling server list
configure, character option works well

same problem here:
http://feedback.dayzgame.com/view.php?id=6291

for me; there I found my solution - problem was firewall in Eset Smart Security
http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/167219-no-longer-can-play-game/?hl=freeze#entry1701094