About Whois
Whois performs the registration record for the domain name or IP address that you specify.
Whois 1.21
Whois performs the registration record for the domain name or IP address that you specify.
- By Sysinternals
- Proprietary
- Portable
- Updated Dec 11, 2019
What's new in 1.21
Includes a number of bugfixes
Technical details
| Publisher | Sysinternals |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Russinovich |
| Version | 1.21 |
| Release date | 2019-12-11 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.Sysinternals.Whois |
Install Whois from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Whois -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Whois -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Whois -e
Whois adds this command to the command line: whois.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whois free?
Whois is proprietary software from Sysinternals. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Whois?
The latest version is 1.21, released on Dec 11, 2019.
Is it safe to download Whois?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.sysinternals.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 43d82eb09a93c788030b31668a1b578d4953c52875dccf5c5ebc98059fa834a1.
Which Windows versions does Whois support?
Whois runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Whois?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Whois and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Whois -e.
Is there a portable version of Whois?
Yes. Whois is available as a portable ZIP archive (WhoIs.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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