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Windows 11 Updates Hide Password Login Option on Lock Screen

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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 has now released a fix in the January 2025 KB5074105 optional cumulative update. Users can still access the password login by hovering over the area where the icon should appear.

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  1. 02.02.2026 13:34 1 articles · 23h ago

    Microsoft Releases Fix for Password Login Issue

    Microsoft has resolved the issue in the January 2025 KB5074105 optional cumulative update for Windows 11 systems. The update includes 32 changes, including fixes for boot, sign-in, and activation issues. The update can be installed by opening Settings, clicking on Windows Update, selecting 'Check for Updates,' and then clicking the 'Download and install' link. The update can also be manually installed after downloading it from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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  2. 28.11.2025 20:07 2 articles · 2mo 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 has now released a fix in the January 2025 KB5074105 optional cumulative update. Users can still access the password login by hovering over the area where the icon should appear.

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Microsoft Releases November and December 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11

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