Domain Information WINDOWS.COM

📅 31 yearACTIVE — 236 d.

Domain

Domain: windows.com

Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.

Created: 11.09.1995 04:00

Updated: 03.05.2026 12:58

Expires: 04.06.2027 15:52

Status:

clientDeleteProhibitedClient Delete Prohibited — The registrar has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. clientTransferProhibitedClient Transfer Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent transfer to another registrar. clientUpdateProhibitedClient Update Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent any changes to the domain record. serverDeleteProhibitedServer Delete Prohibited — The registry has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. serverTransferProhibitedServer Transfer Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent transfer. serverUpdateProhibitedServer Update Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent any changes.

WHOIS server: whois.markmonitor.com

DNS: NS1-205.AZURE-DNS.COM, NS2-205.AZURE-DNS.NET, NS3-205.AZURE-DNS.ORG, NS4-205.AZURE-DNS.INFO

DNSSEC: ❌ Not signed

Registrant

Name: Domain Administrator

Organization: Microsoft Corporation

Email: domains@microsoft.com

Phone: +1.4258828080

Address: One Microsoft Way

City: Redmond, WA, 98052, US

Contacts (admin / technical)

Technical

Name: MSN Hostmaster

Email: msnhst@microsoft.com

Phone: +1.4258828080

Registry RDAP

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WHOIS

--- Registrar WHOIS ---
Domain Name: windows.com
Registry Domain ID: 63803_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2026-05-03T12:58:38+0000
Creation Date: 1995-09-11T04:00:00+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2027-06-04T00:00:00+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact: https://corp.markmonitor.com/domain/ui/abuse-report
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Name: Domain Administrator
Registrant Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Registrant Street: One Microsoft Way, 
Registrant City: Redmond
Registrant State/Province: WA
Registrant Postal Code: 98052
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.4258828080
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: +1.4259367329
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: domains@microsoft.com
Tech Name: MSN Hostmaster
Tech Phone: +1.4258828080
Tech Email: msnhst@microsoft.com
Name Server: ns3-205.azure-dns.org
Name Server: ns2-205.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns1-205.azure-dns.com
Name Server: ns4-205.azure-dns.info
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-10T00:27:22+0000 > Last update of whois database: 2026-10-10T00:27:33Z

Registrar WHOIS

Domain Name: windows.com
Registry Domain ID: 63803_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2026-05-03T12:58:38+0000
Creation Date: 1995-09-11T04:00:00+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2027-06-04T00:00:00+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact: https://corp.markmonitor.com/domain/ui/abuse-report
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Name: Domain Administrator
Registrant Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Registrant Street: One Microsoft Way, 
Registrant City: Redmond
Registrant State/Province: WA
Registrant Postal Code: 98052
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.4258828080
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: +1.4259367329
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: domains@microsoft.com
Tech Name: MSN Hostmaster
Tech Phone: +1.4258828080
Tech Email: msnhst@microsoft.com
Name Server: ns2-205.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns1-205.azure-dns.com
Name Server: ns4-205.azure-dns.info
Name Server: ns3-205.azure-dns.org
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-10T04:11:03+0000 <<<

For more information on WHOIS status codes, please visit:
  https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/epp-status-codes

If you wish to contact this domain’s Registrant or Technical
contact, and such email address is not visible above, you may do so via our web
form, pursuant to ICANN’s Temporary Specification. To verify that you are not a
robot, please enter your email address to receive a link to a page that
facilitates email communication with the relevant contact(s).

Web-based WHOIS:
  https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/contact/windows.com

If you have a legitimate interest in viewing the non-public WHOIS details, send
your request and the reasons for your request to whoisrequest@markmonitor.com
and specify the domain name in the subject line. We will review that request and
may ask for supporting documentation and explanation.

The data in MarkMonitor’s WHOIS database is provided for information purposes,
and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain
name’s registration record. While MarkMonitor believes the data to be accurate,
the data is provided "as is" with no guarantee or warranties regarding its
accuracy.

By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this data only for
lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to:
  (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission by email, telephone,
or facsimile of mass, unsolicited, commercial advertising, or spam; or
  (2) enable high volume, automated, or electronic processes that send queries,
data, or email to MarkMonitor (or its systems) or the domain name contacts (or
its systems).

MarkMonitor reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.

MarkMonitor Domain Management(TM)
Protecting companies and consumers in a digital world.

Visit MarkMonitor at https://www.markmonitor.com
Contact us at +1.8007459229
In Europe, at +44.02032062220

IP addresses for domain windows.com

20.70.246.20 (A)

Sydney, Australia

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

20.236.44.162 (A)

United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

20.76.201.171 (A)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

20.231.239.246 (A)

Washington, United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

20.112.250.133 (A)

Des Moines, United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2603:1030:c02:8::14 (AAAA)

United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2603:1020:201:10::10f (AAAA)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2603:1030:b:3::152 (AAAA)

Des Moines, United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2603:1010:3:3::5b (AAAA)

Sydney, Australia

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

2603:1030:20e:3::23c (AAAA)

Washington, United States

AS8075 Microsoft Corporation

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A long-lived domain with a very clear paper trail

The domain windows.com has been registered since November 9, 1995, and the WHOIS record now shows it as expired as of June 4, 2026. Even so, the registrant data still points to Microsoft Corporation through the listed contact Domain Administrator at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington.

That makes windows.com one of those rare, old internet names that is both highly recognizable and tightly controlled. The registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., a company well known for managing domains for large brands. The domain is also covered by multiple transfer and update protection statuses, including clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited, and their server-side equivalents.

What the live DNS says

The domain currently resolves to several Microsoft-operated IP addresses in different regions, including:

Des Moines, United States
Washington, United States
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sydney, Australia

Its nameservers are all under Azure DNS:

That setup strongly suggests the domain is being handled inside Microsoft’s infrastructure, with AS8075 Microsoft Corporation appearing in the hosting data. In plain English: this is not a sleepy forgotten corner of the web; it is sitting on a globally distributed Microsoft backbone.

What the website appears to be

A live fetch of windows.com shows a domain with Microsoft-linked infrastructure, but the publicly visible technical data alone does not clearly describe a consumer-facing product page, storefront, or editorial site. So the safest conclusion is simple: the domain is active at the DNS and hosting level, but its public purpose is not fully disclosed from the data available here.

That ambiguity is actually the most interesting thing about it. A name like windows.com could naturally fit many uses — a brand hub, support portal, product landing page, or something entirely internal — but only the verifiable records tell us so much. The domain’s age and protection status suggest it is valuable enough to be carefully managed, not casually parked.

Notable facts at a glance

Registered in 1995, making it a very early commercial-era domain
Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.
Registrant organization listed: Microsoft Corporation
DNS hosted on Azure DNS
DNSSEC is not enabled
The domain currently appears expired in the WHOIS data, even though its DNS continues to resolve

The most striking part of the story is the contrast: a domain with a familiar name, enterprise-grade protection, and a global Microsoft footprint — yet still leaving outsiders guessing what exactly is meant to be front and center there. Internet archaeology rarely gets much cleaner than this.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ When was windows.com registered?

According to the WHOIS data, windows.com was created on November 9, 1995. That makes it a domain from the early commercial web era.

▶ Who is the registrar for windows.com?

The registrar listed in the WHOIS record is MarkMonitor Inc. The domain also uses WHOIS service data from whois.markmonitor.com.

▶ Who is listed as the registrant of windows.com?

The registrant information names Domain Administrator, with Microsoft Corporation as the organization. The address shown is One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, US.

▶ What nameservers does windows.com use?

The domain uses four Azure DNS nameservers: ns1-205.azure-dns.com, ns2-205.azure-dns.net, ns3-205.azure-dns.org, and ns4-205.azure-dns.info.

▶ Is the public purpose of windows.com clear from the data?

Not fully. The DNS and WHOIS data clearly show Microsoft-related infrastructure and ownership details, but the publicly visible information provided here does not clearly describe a consumer-facing website or exact service purpose.

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