The answer: Instead, it pins a browser instance with a special set of instructions embedded in a pinned shortcut file ( .lnk with extended properties) stored in a hidden user folder.
Chrome’s equivalent lives in:
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\WebApplications\ This package contains a manifest.json and the site’s service worker. The taskbar icon becomes a full PWA, capable of offline operation, badges, and notifications. pin link to taskbar
