Replace MZ Headers for PE Executables
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Long ago, I knew that Windows PE executable files contained an MZ header, which is a complete DOS program. This time, for the 2023 New Year’s red packet, I finally used this long-delayed idea.
Before starting, I thought modifying the MZ header would not be too complicated. However, I ended up encountering several pitfalls and it took a long time to get it right, showing that I still have much to learn :(
Below, I’ll share the method to replace the MZ header of a PE executable file.
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