Any other way besides download fixed EXE after upgrading games, using backup CD?

[cwchan]

Hi, beginner here. I got some backup copy of recent games (eg. Thief 2). After upgrading it to latest version, I always have to search for fixed EXE on internet. If not, the game will not recognize my CD. Anyone know any tool that can let the game to detect the CD, so that I will no need to go to internet to search for fixed EXE? Thanks and hope to hear from you.