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| WhoisThisDomain v1.23
Copyright (c) 2005 - 2008 Nir Sofer
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Description
This utility allows you to easily get information about a registered domain.
It automatically connect to the right WHOIS server, according to the top-level domain name, and retrieve the WHOIS record of the domain.
It support both generic domains and country code domains.
System Requirements
- Windows operating system: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista.
- Internet connection.
- On a firewall, you should allow outgoing connections to port 43.
Versions History
- Version 1.23 - The configuration is now saved to a file, instead of the Registry.
- Version 1.22 - Fixed bug: free .eu domains displayed as registered.
- Version 1.21 - Updated the WHOIS server for .com and .net domains (to whois.verisign-grs.com) and for .org domain (to whois.pir.org)
- Version 1.20
- Added 'Build Domains List' option.
- Added support for external WHOIS servers list - whois-servers.txt
- Fixed bug: .biz and other domains detected as registered even when they are available.
- Fixed the WHOIS server for .il domains
- Version 1.12 - Fixed the WHOIS server for .tr domains. Fixed bug: available .de domains displayed as regsitered.
- Version 1.11 - Added support for .coop domains.
- Version 1.10 - Added support for the following domains: .ws, .vc, .uy, .uz, .tp. .tk, .tl, .sa, .sb, .sc, .pro, .nf, .mc, .mu, .la, .ly, .ir, .hm, .hn, .gl, .dm, .cd, .bz, .bj, .bi, .ae, .ag, .my, .mobi., .travel
- Version 1.09 - Added support for .my domains, and changed the .nl WHOIS server to the new one.
- Version 1.08 - Added support for .nz domains.
- Version 1.07 - Fixed the WHOIS servers for .mx and .br domains
- Version 1.06 - Fixed the WHOIS server for .ve domains.
- Version 1.05 - Fixed the WHOIS server for .pt domains.
- Version 1.04 - Added support for .eu domains.
- Version 1.03 - Added support for .tv domains.
- Version 1.02 - Fixed the problem with French domains.
- Version 1.01 - Fixed the problem with German domains.
- Version 1.00 - First Release.
Using WhoisThisDomain
This utility doesn't require any installation process or additional DLLs.
Just put the executable file (WhoisTD.exe) anywhere you like, and run it.
When running WhoisThisDomain utility, the "Choose Domains" window appears.
You can type a single domain, or multiple domains separated by commas, space characters, or enter characters.
After pressing the 'OK' button, WhoisThisDomain start to retrieve the WHOIS records for the domains that you typed.
Creating whois-servers.txt
Starting from version 1.20, you can create your own WHOIS servers list to override the default
servers defined by WhoisThisDomain.
In order to use this feature, follow the instructions below:
- Create a file named 'whois-servers.txt' in the same folder of WhoisTD.exe
- Add the needed servers to the list. Each line should contain the domain extension, a space
character, and then the whois server address. For example:
gov whois.nic.gov
com rs.internic.net
il whois.isoc.org.il
ir whois.nic.ir
- In the next time that you run WhoisThisDomain, the specified servers will be used instead of the
default servers list stored in WhoisThisDomain.
Be aware that WhoisThisDomain only supports WHOIS servers in port 43. It doesn't support Web-based WHOIS requests.
Build Domains List Option
If you want to check multiple domain names in combinations with multiple domain extensions, this
feature can help you.
For example, if you want to check abcde, poiuyt, lkjhgf names with .com, .org, .net, .biz extensions,
simply type the names list in the first text-box, and the extensions list in the second one.
After you click OK, you'll get the list of all possible combinations (abcde.com, abcde.org, abcde.net, and so on...)
Translating WhoisThisDomain to other languages
WhoisThisDomain allows you to easily translate all menus, dialog-boxes, and other strings
to other languages.
In order to do that, follow the instructions below:
- Run WhoisThisDomain with /savelangfile parameter:
WhoisTD.exe /savelangfile
A file named WhoisTD_lng.ini will be created in the folder of WhoisThisDomain utility.
- Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text editor.
- Translate all menus, dialog-boxes, and string entries to the desired language.
Optionally, you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site. (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values)
If you add this information, it'll be used in the 'About' window.
- After you finish the translation, Run WhoisThisDomain, and all translated
strings will be loaded from the language file.
If you want to run WhoisThisDomain without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move
it to another folder.
License
This utility is released as freeware.
You are allowed to freely distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM,
Internet, or in any other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this.
If you distribute this utility, you must include all files in
the distribution package, without any modification !
Disclaimer
The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. The author will not be liable for any special, incidental,
consequential or indirect damages due to loss of data or any other reason.
Feedback
If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my utility,
you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
WhoisThisDomain is also available in other languages. In order to change the language of
WhoisThisDomain, download the appropriate language zip file, extract the 'whoistd_lng.ini',
and put it in the same folder that you Installed WhoisThisDomain utility.
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