Windows 8/8.1 Explorer webconnection on different ports

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    #1 nexus76, Sep 19, 2014
    Hey,

    I noticed the windows explorer is permanently connected to the web:

    explorer_connecting.png

    the port range is about 53000-55000. Whats that connections used for?
     
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