Lexicon Entry
PE (Portable Executable)
The executable file format used by Windows for .exe, .dll, .sys files. Supports both x86-64 and ARM64.
Related Knowledge & Cross-References
Guide
Executable File Formats: ELF, PE, and Mach-O Explained
How does the operating system know how to take that file and turn it into a running process? The answer lies in the Executable File Format.