Fail on "Submitting name to server for approval. Please wait"

[Etalon]

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The above. I log on sucessfully, then select the 1999 classic legit PVE progression server in the Legends catagory

Then, in character creation:

I choose stats ect, then go to name select, I do this, and it sits on waiting for name approval. It then eventually boots me to the main login screen.

My sytem: Windows 7, quad core jubley.

I have: Opened port 5998 on my router (TCP and UDP)
I am: running in windows XP comptablility mode
I have: disabled firewall
I have: Tried loads of time

I did various searches, and didnt find anyone else with this issue.

Any ideas guys? Thanks in advance for any help.