Pin a File / Folder to the Taskbar / Start Menu

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This method will allow you to pin any file or folder to the Windows Taskbar or Start Menu.

Find the file or folder you want to pin.
Right-click it and create a shortcut to it anywhere you'd like (same folder, desktop or even a designated folder for this purpose).
Right-click this new shortcut and choose Properties.
In the Shortcut tab, find the Target field and at the very beginning of whatever is typed in there - add the word explorer (with a space after!).
So for example, a shortcut to the C:\Users folder would become explorer C:\Users.
This shortcut can then be pinned to the Windows Taskbar or the Start Menu.
Don't forget to change the Icon too if you want to!