Thanks, the patch worked perfect.  Still no word from global star tech support.  

You have saved the day here.  Since I had heard nothing from the maker of the Software, I was going to take back the game.  

   
    ----- Jimmy S. wrote: -----
   
    Hi Dottie,
   
    I suggested the following patch to JRYAN:
    http://www.globalstarsoftware.com/downloads/patches/MT2_Patch%201.022.zip
   
    Let me know if that works for you, and what response you
    get from the technical support people at Globalstar please. :-)
   
    --
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    "Dottie" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
     news:593E843C-A0D8-47BA-9FE1-DA4DC8F4573D@microsoft.com...
    |I hope someone replies to this.  I just installed Mall Tycoon 2 for my daughter and have the same problem.  I tried to contact
    global software tech support but so far no response.
    |
    |
    |
    |     ----- JRYAN wrote: -----
    |
    |     Hi
    |     Every time i try to start mall tycoon2 i get the screen to come on and say glocal software then..alienware.. then RENDERWARE
    then it kicks me back to thw windows screen
    |     I have try to change the properties compatibikity to be windows 98/but didnt help
    |
    |     Any help would be appreciated since I am no techie..
    |     tahnks
   
   
   

Great news to come home to! Thanks for posting, Jyran. :-)

Cheers!
Jimmy.