Does IP Address Reveal my Physical Location? - Comments Page 4

Hi Bob, I've found an add-on for IE8 called "Anonymous Browsing Toolbar" (http://www.ieaddons.com/en/details/Security/Anonymous_Browsing_Toolbar/). What do you think of it as a free solution instead of Anonymizer?

EDITOR'S NOTE: It's the same idea -- a proxy server.

Once I stumbled upon a site from a friend request to see it. I watched it. But because of my curiosity, I once typed the name of the site in google. I found that the site name is not mentioned and in the bottom it is written that the website name has been removed from the search results due to some issues. I think it was that website. Therefore will it let me find my ip-address as I violated the rule without knowing and will I be offended? Please tell me, I am really nervous!!

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm not sure, but it sounds like you stumbled into a website, and now you are concerned that the operators of that site will be able to identify you. You need not worry, unless you knowingly provided them with your contact info.

hi, yes I find out my IP address and all other IP details at ip-details.com. And, some more option like domain info search, ip route map, internet speed test and ip details on your website, etc., these are the other benefit of this site. Its very useful and free of cost.

Bob, Does my ISP, or any other entity/hardware outside of my own PC, keep a record of my internet history? Thanks for everything.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The best answer I can give is "most likely." See http://askbobrankin.com/private_browsing.html and http://askbobrankin.com/search_privacy.html

hi,
most of the time the ip locators pin points only the location of ur isp provider.The degree of proximity may range fron 10 to 500 kms.u try this site and check http://www.ip-details.com/ip-search

I found the site ip-details .It's shows the location of ip address.

Hi Bob,
If I view someone's blog and they have a visitor tracker on it can they find me? I heard some of those things are really advanced and can give out your ip address, city, state, internet service provider name, everything. I don't know much about computers at all. And that person's blog...uhh, let's just say I don't want them ever finding out where me and my family live. :'(

EDITOR'S NOTE: You don't need a visitor tracker to get the IP address of someone who visits your website. It's recorded in the server log on EVERY site you visit. And yes, SOMETIMES it can reveal your city, but NOT your identity. And more often than not, the geographic info associated with your IP address is not a reliable indicator of where you live. Don't worry.

Could a really good hacker find out your home address if they have your IP address? That's what I worry about sometimes!

EDITOR'S NOTE: As previously mentioned, not on the basis of your IP address. If you reveal other information, such as your email address, and it's the same as your name, that could make it much easier, though.

Thanks Bob. Actually what I was worried about, perhaps needlessly so, was if they could hack into your ISP's database or whatever and find out who you are that way. Since once they have your IP, you know, they would be able to tell who your ISP is, usually.

Hi Bob. I am sure that anyone can trace the route taken by an packet send to you. All he has to do is just watch it being rerouted until it reaches your computer. If you are using a National ISP your home address is their address but never the less you foreign address that the packet will be rerouted to is your own personal IP. Can he possibly trace the routed packet from the distributer or thats as far as he can trace.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The IP belongs to the ISP, not you. Unless the ISP turns over your physical address, the trail stops there.