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I've switched to Open DNS instead.
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Is there a benefit to using 8.8.8.8 over using root hints for windows DNS?
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Is there a benefit to using 8.8.8.8 over using root hints for windows DNS?

Windows server:  Forwarding to 8.8.8.8 vs using root hints

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.