DNSLookupView NirSoft
winget install --id=NirSoft.DNSLookupView -e DNS tracing tool that allows you to view the details of every DNS query sent through the DNS Client service of Windows.
DNSLookupView is a DNS tracing tool designed to monitor and analyze every DNS query sent through the DNS Client service on Windows 10 and 11 systems. It provides detailed insights into each DNS request, including hostname, query type (A, AAAA, etc.), status (success or error), result, timestamp, and the process responsible for the lookup.
Key Features:
- Displays comprehensive details of all DNS queries in real time.
- Supports filtering by domain, hostname, or query type to focus on specific traffic.
- Offers export functionality to CSV, tab-delimited, HTML, XML, JSON, and plain text files for further analysis.
- Includes a user-friendly interface with options for sorting, background color schemes, full-screen mode, and automatic DNS tracing start.
- Provides advanced features like process information display, error descriptions, and customizable font settings.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for network administrators, developers, and IT professionals seeking to troubleshoot DNS issues, optimize network performance, or monitor domain resolution activities. The tool enhances visibility into DNS traffic, enabling users to identify anomalies, debug connectivity problems, and improve network security.
DNSLookupView operates on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems). It requires no installation and can be installed via winget for convenience.