BF2 Demo - hangs with "starting server"?

[Alterblaster]

I'm new to BF2 and have just downloaded and installed BF2 demo. I have created a player profile then when I start a singleplayer game, it gets to "starting server" and then just hangs?

Do I need a server for single player game? Or have I overlooked something?

Any suggestions appreciated.

[=ITF=_Popeye]

Re: BF2 Demo - hangs with "starting server"?

OK, look at the obvious> Turn off antivirus and firewall, update drivers and bios, have a 512 or higher internet speed and turn off background programs. Hope this helps!