VisualRoute 8
VisualRoute 8 can obtain vital IP information to help trace hackers and spammers, validate Web sites and identify the location and owner of an IP address. Previously sold for $US49.95, it is free for PC User readers this month, thanks to Visualware.

VisualRoute 8 uses unique IP location technology to identify the physical location of servers and routers, and can gather enough data to file a subpoena and use the evidence in a court of law. Features include integrated traceroute, ping tests, reverse DNS and Whois lookups, and the application provides three types of data: an overall analysis, a data table and a geographical view of the routing. By combining multiple network diagnostic tools in one easy to interface, you get a complete picture of connectivity performance. VisualRoute 8 works seamlessly with eMailTrackerPro (featured on the February 2005 PC User cover CDs) to trace an email address to its email server and identify the source of emails.

How to register
To register this software, please visit http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/dir/registration and follow the instructions.

Important
The video tutorial is encoded in XviD format. You will need to install the codec to watch the video. Click here to download and install XviD codec.

Online: http://www.visualware.com/ OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP License: Free full version (requires online registration) Requirements: 128MB RAM, 40MB free hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer Install VisualRoute 8: View VisualRoute 8 video tutorial: On DVD only