DNSLookupView

DNSLookupView is a handy tool that helps you keep an eye on your DNS connections. Since DNS is key to connecting to all the online services we use every day, it makes sense that cybercriminals target it. That’s why watching over your DNS is super important for keeping your IT setup safe.

What Does DNSLookupView Do?

This lightweight utility makes tracking all the DNS queries from the Windows client a breeze. It’s really easy to use! Just download it and unzip the files wherever you like. The app has a simple interface with just one window, so getting started is as easy as hitting the little start button right below the menu. If you prefer keyboard shortcuts, you can press F5 to start capturing and F6 when you want to stop.

Real-Time Monitoring

Once you're up and running, DNSLookupView jumps into action! It collects all those DNS queries in real-time, displaying them in a neat list on your screen. You’ll see details like host names, process IDs, thread IDs, process names, paths, times, query types, statuses, and results. Need to save this info? No problem! You can export it as XML or JSON files or just copy selected items to paste into a spreadsheet later.

Compatibility

Now, here’s something important: this app works only on Windows systems that support DNS tracing—specifically Windows 10 and 8.1. If you're using an older version of Windows, you'll have to find other ways to track those pesky DNS resolutions.

Why Use DNSLookupView?

If you're curious about whether there are any attack attempts against you or if misconfigured Domain Name System settings are slowing down your websites and connections, DNSLookupView could be just what you need!