Did you try any compatibility modes? Right-click on executable -> properties and choose a compatibility mode.

Yep, I tried all the available modes and nothing made any difference.

However, I've just got it to run...
I used Dependency Walker to profile the application hoping to see what was being called that caused the crash (from the callstack it was a DDraw/GDI thing). But to my surprise, using Depends, the game no longer crashes. I'd therefore say that it's perhaps the speed at which something is happening causing the crash ?!

Anyways, my daughter will be happy now. Maybe this info might help someone... although I somehow doubt there will be many people queuing up to play Rugrats - The Adventure Game 😉
Thanks!

*chuckles* but thanks for the info about this. What is Dependency Walker. I do not think I've come across this program...Any info would be appreciated..

You can download the latest version of it here. I don't expect there ever to be another version but there ya go! It's a tool written by a cool guy at Microsoft. It was provided by Microsoft as part of the Developer Studio product - quite some time back. The web page I gave has lots of info on it - basically it's one of a developers best friends!