I used TCPview and found out that Windows explorer.exe always maintains a constant link to wns.windows.com. I have tried deleting these links but they are restored almost immediately. I have disabled the store but it doesn’t help. Anyone with an idea on how to get rid of them completely?
Windows 8.1 Keeps on connecting to Microsoft
Below are 2 methods to try and disable this connection:
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Disable OneDrive from the “Metro Control Panel” and “Local/Group Policy. To do this, click the following: Start > Run > gpedit.msc
Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsOneDrive
Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage – set to Enabled 
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You can add 127.0.0.1 wns.windows.com to the following directory:
WindowsSystem32driversetchosts
To bring this change into effect, you need to use the following
ipconfig/flushdns
net stop "dns client"
net start "dns client"
