Movie Make Capture Problems

> This is probably the wrong group for this question, but perhaps
> someone can help.
>
> I am outputing a movie from my laptop and capturing it on my PC. The
> normal laptop output is available on the PC but as soon as i start the
> mpg file the screen on the PC remains black although all the rest of
> the media player from the laptop is visible.
>
> Any help will be gratefully received.
>
> Regards
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