Microsoft has fixed a bug that caused the password sign-in icon to disappear from the Windows 11 lock screen after installing updates released since August 2025. The issue, which affected systems that installed the August 2025 KB5064081 preview update and later, is resolved in the January 2025 optional cumulative update KB5074105; affected users could still sign in by hovering the hidden placeholder. #KB5074105 #KB5064081
Keypoints
- Microsoft resolved the missing password icon on the Windows 11 lock screen with KB5074105.
- The bug appeared for systems that installed the August 2025 KB5064081 non-security preview update or later.
- Affected users could still sign in by hovering over the blank space to reveal the hidden password button.
- KB5074105 is an optional preview update released January 29 that includes 32 fixes and improvements.
- The update also fixes iSCSI boot failures, Explorer hangs at first login, and Windows activation/license migration issues.