Can I trace an IM to a computer?

Question

I would like to know how easy it is to trace an instant message back to someone's computer? I got a nasty anonymous IM and want to know who sent it. Anyone know how?

Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

You can't trace it as its passing through a server that route  your message, it can only be trace by requesting it from the owner of the server.

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Answer 2

no its not possible. you might be able to get the ip address, but ur not getting anything from it.