Portable Executable (PE)

A Portable Executable (PE) is a file format used by Windows for executable programs, libraries, and drivers. Think of it as a structured container that holds all the necessary code, data, and resources a program needs to run on a Windows system. It includes information for the operating system to load and execute the program efficiently. The PE format ensures that different parts of the program are organized and accessible, enabling software to start, function, and interact with hardware and other software seamlessly.