Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible

Windows 11's newest bug just made signing in so much harder

The password icon is there... you just can't see it.

Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible

Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional.

Password Icon Missing on Windows 11? Microsoft Explains Why

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users about a new issue affecting the password login icon. The company says recent updates may cause the password icon to disappear from the lock screen. This problem started after updates were released in August 2025. Many users noticed that the password button was missing when they tried to sign in. This caused confusion because the option seemed comple…

A Windows 11 bug is hiding your password sign-in button, and you have to hunt for it

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Can't See Passworrd Icon in Lock screen Sign-in Options? Microsoft Says KB5064081 is to Blame

Have you recently noticed that the password sign-in icon has suddenly disappeared from your Windows 11 lock screen? If yes, Microsoft has confirmed that it’s a bug triggered after installing the August 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) or later updates on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. While you can’t see the password icon, you can […]

Windows Updates Make Password Login Option Invisible - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On Windows 11, the password icon appears only if multiple sign-in options (e.g., PIN, security key, password, fingerprint) are available. If you only use a password, the icon may not appear at all since Windows will just show the password field by default.…