Windows 10: How to change the FTP default protocol to windows explore?

Since all browsers have removed ftp url support I have been using IE as my default protocol. In June Microsoft will be removing IE from windows, so I wanted to just change the default protocol app to windows explore but I can't windows 10 does not consider explore an App what can I do is there a registry tweak?

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Windows 10 default apps by protocol Cannot change FTP to explorer

When I attempted to open ftp sites in Explorer, it be opened in Chrome.

And options of FTP in Choose default apps by protocol page only the Edge and Chrome.

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Windows 10 default apps by protocol Cannot change FTP to explorer

We suggest that you follow the methods below to troubleshoot FTP issues with Internet Explorer.

Method 1:

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Click Tools.
• Select Internet Options.
• Open Advanced tab.
• Look at Enable FTP folder view checkbox. Check it if it isn't checked.
• Repeat the above steps with Use Passive FTP.

Method 2:

Temporarily disable the firewall/ anti-virus installed on your PC.

NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily
disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Let us know how it goes.

 

opening ftp files in the default application instead of a browser

In Windows 7 Explorer we could access an ftp server with a saved userid and password. Then, we could open an ftp server file in the default application (e.g. pdf file would open in Adobe Reader) without providing the server password again (it was already
provided when accessing the server).

In Windows 10 Explorer the ftp server file is automatically opened in the default browser and is asking for the server password again.

Since we only want to view the contents of the file this is an unnecessary step and quite frustrating having to enter the password multiple times to view each file.

Is there a configuration setting in Windows 10 that replicates the Windows 7 Explorer capability of opening ftp files in their default application?

Update: I found the option to 'set program associations by app' (Control Panel\Programs\Default Programs\Set Default Programs\Set Program Associations) but the FTP protocol checkboxes for my browser are locked and cannot be unchecked.