Windows 11 Updates Hide Password Login Option on Lock Screen

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28.11.2025 20:07

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Recent Windows 11 updates since August 2025 have caused the password login option to become invisible on the lock screen, though the button remains functional. This issue affects systems with multiple sign-in options enabled, including those updated with KB5064081 or later updates on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, but no timeline has been provided. Users can still access the password login by hovering over the area where the icon should appear.

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28.11.2025 20:07 1 articles · 23h ago

Windows 11 Updates Hide Password Login Option on Lock Screen
Recent Windows 11 updates since August 2025 have caused the password login option to become invisible on the lock screen, though the button remains functional. This issue affects systems with multiple sign-in options enabled, including those updated with KB5064081 or later updates on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, but no timeline has been provided. Users can still access the password login by hovering over the area where the icon should appear.
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Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07
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Windows 11 updates released since August 2025 have made the password login option invisible on the lock screen.
First reported: 28.11.2025 20:07

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- Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07
The password icon appears only if multiple sign-in options (e.g., PIN, security key, password, fingerprint) are available.
First reported: 28.11.2025 20:07

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07
Users can still access the password login by hovering over the area where the icon should appear.
First reported: 28.11.2025 20:07

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07
Microsoft has not released a workaround beyond using the invisible button functionality.
First reported: 28.11.2025 20:07

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- Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07
Microsoft is working to resolve the issue but has not provided a timeline for a fix.
First reported: 28.11.2025 20:07

1 source, 1 article
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- Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.11.2025 20:07