NOLF2 stuck on "Loading" Screen

[chuckman8]

I've used the search option many times, but I have yet to find a definitive way to get past my problem. I used Clonecd and NOLF2 installed fine and the game starts fine, but it will not allow me to start a new game. It just sits on the "Loading" screen forever. I know the load times are pretty long, but I have let it sit for an hour and it still doesn't start up. I've tried installing the official patches and/or nocd patches, but still I can't get it to work. You guys seem to know so much I would appreciatte some help.

Thanks a lot!