What to do if you forgot your Windows 10 Password?

Everyone has ran into an issue with forgetting a password.  Whether it be your favorite forum community, a website to pay your bills, or Windows 10 itself, it is something we all know and dread.  So what do you do!? Well, we are going to tell, just read the steps below and you'll be back in action fast! Today we will focus on resetting the password for two types of Windows 10 account, one tied to a Microsoft account and a traditional Windows local account.

How to reset your password if linked to a Microsoft Account

Step 1
Click the link for "I forgot my password" - This will start off the process of verifying it is you trying change your password.  While this can be annoying to go through, keep in mind the road blocks it puts in front of someone trying to steal your information or log on to your account!
Step 2
Enter your Microsoft account name. This is set with an email address in most cases, so whichever you tied to your Microsoft account will need to be entered here.  Following this, there will be a "bot check", you know the test make sure you are human.  Enter the letters and numbers shown in the image to move on to more direct verification.
Step 3
Next you will have to verify by text message, phone call, or email.  Whichever you choose will then have a code sent to it that you will enter on the same page.  After this is complete, you have finally determined it you that is changing your password! Way to go!
Step 4 
The last and final step is to enter a new password.  Keep in mind that while I'm sure you would be motivated to make the password easy at this point, don't.  Why make things harder on yourself?  Because you aren't just making it harder on yourself, you are making it harder on anyone else as well.  
(Side note, this password can also be changed on Microsoft.com)