Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible

Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible

Microsoft has identified a bug in recent Windows 11 updates causing the password sign-in icon to disappear from the lock screen, though the button remains accessible via hover. The company is working on a fix, but users can temporarily sign in by hovering over the placeholder area. #Windows11 #PasswordSignInBug

Keypoints

  • The password icon may not appear on the Windows 11 lock screen after August updates.
  • Users with multiple sign-in options can still sign in by hovering over the icon’s placeholder.
  • Microsoft is aware of the issue and is working on a fix without a confirmed timeline.
  • The bug only affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 versions after certain updates.
  • Previous updates have caused other issues like playback problems and app installation errors.

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