Here's the alternatives. But I fear if you didn't get that to work you may not get anything else to work either.
http://alternativeto.net/software/audacity/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-awesome-alternatives-to-audacity-for-recording-and-editing-audio/
Bob
Hey guys. I'm trying to find a free program where it lets me record streaming audio from my speakers. I've tried a lot of programs but ended up to be demo/trial versions. Most of them wouldn't work. Or had a time limit. Please do not suggest Audacity. Thank you.

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