I think if you use the Norton Toolbar in Norton Security then No.
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Update 20/02/2016:
Added: Norton ConnectSafe (Norton Secure DNS)
Added: Norton ConnectSafe (Norton Secure DNS)
I only have a gaming machine, so I'm recommending this by experience. You cannot go wrong with SecureAnywhere AV for Gamers. I'm still licensed and it is so light and a really good extra layer of protection, even with Windows Defender. I was using it with Windows Defender and Zemana AM until yesterday when I purchased ESET SS9, now being used with Zemana AM. You can afford to lose MBAM on your gaming PC if you're noticing any resources being unnecessarily used by it.
Yeah, I'm liking your newest setup. You've come a long way since being the Avast guy, haha. Another convenience software for your gaming PC if you're interested.
You are using Norton Security. If you are using Norton Toolbar that comes with Norton Security then you dont need Norton DNS.
Or you are running Norton DNS on router for other systems too?
@yesnoo Using a different DNS is a good idea because it can't be hijacked, it's faster and more secure (extra peace of mind).
Ok.
I am running Google DNS. As per DnsJumper Google DNS provides similar or better speed than my ISP. My ISP is good too but currently trying Google DNS & Iike it.
As per DnsJumper, results for my ISP & Google DNS are good i.e checked many times & mostly under 5-10 millisecs for both primary/alternate DNS. Norton & others results, mostly primary DNS under 50 millisecs & alternate DNS above 100 millisecs.
So Google DNS for me & its working good here.
So give a try & check with DnsJumper, the test is quick & doesn't needs long time & the program is portable too & makes the task of changing DNS simple & very easy.
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Norton DNS (ConnectSafe) is by no means unreliable. What exactly made you come to such conclusion? You might want to try it for longer than 24 hours before coming to conclusions. Just saying it is unreliable will just confuse people who visit your config to learn more.
If you are referring to speed, perhaps best to first see where the servers are located.
If you are referring to the censorship/blocking, then I am sorry to say but none is perfect.
Of the reliable DNS services, depending what you want for, your choices are Norton, OpenDNS, GPF (German Privacy Foundation). SPF (Swiss Privacy Foundation), CCC (Chaos Computer Club), OpenNic. None of them are unreliable.
Comodo left out as it is overshadowed by any of the above originals.
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then it is not unreliable.
Look where servers are, do some speed tests for its servers compared to your country. Should not be hard to grab such tools to test it yourself.
Those fond memories, an Avast! fanboy to a normal member of MalwareTips!
Symantec have changed me 
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Yep! You can uninstall it, or better yet... do custom offline install and opt out of the launcher.
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thanks however it became redundant already. OP is using Symantec.
Only for the next 48 hours.
Then something else. @Tornado Did you buy a license or currently on a trial version?
@Huracan One year license and I have to say (lets hope I don't speak to soon) it is the best security program I have ever used! Well worth the money.
I wish MCShield didn't slow down start-up that much, the only thing putting me off.
Well worth the money.I wish MCShield didn't slow down start-up that much, the only thing putting me off.
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@Tornado I hope you disabled the default windows 10 and also in windows 8.1 for the shutdown process of windows correct? otherwise you will have trouble in applying updates to Norton. Check their forum for more information about it.
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@Tornado recommended to do some research for the product you use before using, i.e reviewing forums for known issues, work around etc.
Ever since the introduction of the new line up from Symantec (Norton Security), users have to disable the default option of Windows 8/8.1/10 shutdown process, known as Hybrid Shutdown.
If you do not do that, Norton will not be updated correctly when patches are rolled out etc. Check their forums since the release of NS and you will understand. There was a whole lot of issues about this.
To manually disabled Hybrid Shutdown feature, do the following:
Go to Search, type power options and click on Power Options from search results
On the left side of the window click on Choose what the power button does
If needed, click on Change settings that are currently unavailable, under Define power buttons and turn on password protection
From the enabled options under Shutdown settings section, uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) checkbox to disable Hybrid Shutdown.
Click Save changes button to save the modified settings.
Close Power Options window when done.
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