finding programs entry point

[smoalne]

Hello !
I'm interested in trying to find out how to get a programs start address ?  I have found a couple of hints, but haven't been able to put it together successfully yet.  I tried using "offset" and "$" to assign the address to a variable but haven't ( to the best of my knowledge ) gotten anywhere.  any help would be appreciated !

thanks,
Jeff

[jj2007]

mov eax, offset start?

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include \masm32\include\masm32rt.inc ; plain Masm32 for the fans of pure assembler

.code
AppName db "Masm32:", 0

start: MsgBox 0, hex$(offset start), addr AppName, MB_OK
exit

end start

[hutch--]

The location of the program entry point is in the PE header of the executable file but there is little reason to need that access unless you want to modify a PE header or insert malicious code to replace it which is how old style viruses were triggered. Read the forum rules on any form or cracking, virus, trojan or similar activity.

[Raistlin]

Dear Smoalne, the entry point of an EXE or COM or anything else; does not require Assembly Language to muck with directly or indirectly unless in very strange circumstances.  Easy enough to read the ISO/IEEE/Microsoft documentation (2500+ A4 pages of facinating specifications, if otherwise interested)

Astoundingly, I do believe hutch did, and is declining to share without being able to trust you on face value.