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Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Lock Screen Password Bug

11/30/2025

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Microsoft Corporation acknowledged a Windows 11 bug that hides the password icon from lock screen sign-in options after August 2025 KB5064081 preview update.
It affects users with multiple sign-in methods, such as PIN or fingerprint, and the password button appears only when hovering over the blank area.
Microsoft is developing a fix but has not set a timeline.
The bug compounds Windows update issues, prompting users to monitor for updates.

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Story summary

Microsoft Corporation acknowledged a Windows 11 bug that hides the password icon from lock screen sign-in options after August 2025 KB5064081 preview update.
It affects users with multiple sign-in methods, such as PIN or fingerprint, and the password button appears only when hovering over the blank area.
Microsoft is developing a fix but has not set a timeline.
The bug compounds Windows update issues, prompting users to monitor for updates.