Copying protected games and No CD cracks

[dogdogman]

Thanks guys. I seem to recall I have tried this 'Temp' method before but there are always files missing from the copy (the amount of data is always considerably less than the original-I am wondering if I need to tick 'Show hidden files' in Folder options). Also are there any foreseeable problems with using NoCD cracks e.g. not being able to update to newer versions of the game via patches? Maybe this is the reason for copying the original EXE file in the game directory BEFORE patching with either a FixedEXE or NoCD crack? Would there be many instances also where I would need to create two Temp directories due to Audio on the original? I did not quite understand this point?
Last point is it better to create working backups using the suggestions in the 1.62 FAQ at the start of this forum rather than NoCD hacks?