Were you trying to record Windows Media live stream or Flash video stream from the old archive?

Try WM Recorder in the PRO mode for live streams.

As for Flash streaming videos, RTMP protocol might be used, that WM Recorder doesn't support. You can record rtmp:// .FLV video streams with a Flash stream recorder like Replay Media Catcher.


Black screen problem can easily be solved:
Black screen problem when recording with Screen Capture software from Windows Media player


p.s. please don't use abusive language in your posts.