PE & x64 Foundations
PE file structure
The Portable Executable format describes how Windows loads executable code and data. Common sections include .text for code and .rdata/.data for data.
| Artifact | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PE header | Format and machine information |
| Sections | Code/data/resources |
| Import table | External functions used |
| Export table | Functions exposed by a module |
| Relocations | Address adjustment metadata |
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