Load and run executable from memory (EXE)

question:

How to load and execute EXE files directly from memory, including managed and unmanaged executables?

answer:

Loading and running native executables from memory, such as notepad.exe or calc.exe, requires a more complex process than hosted executables (.NET).

To execute the EXE file of this machine:

• Embroidered Windows Loader: Follow the steps outlined in this article to load the portable executable file (PE) into memory, perform base address relocation and repair.
• Find the entry point: Find the entry point of the executable file and run it.

Or, for convenience:

• Use Process.Start: Simply use Process.Start to run the executable file from disk.
• Write to disk: Extract the executable resource to a temporary file and execute it from there.