Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users that the password sign-in icon may no longer appear on the lock screen after installing some updates released since August. That means the icon will appear missing, but in reality the feature will still be there and will continue to work. According to the company, this issue may appear in the recent KB5064081 preview update and subsequent updates, especially on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 versions.
Windows 11 typically shows the password icon when multiple sign-in options are available on the device, such as a PIN, fingerprint, security key, or password. If the system is being logged in with password only, this icon does not appear and the screen directly shows the password field. But the recent update has also affected users who have multiple sign-in options enabled.
According to the report of WindowsLatest, Microsoft has released its updated support document It is written that the password button is there even though the icon is not visible. According to the company, “If you move the cursor to the empty space where Password The icon should be there, then you’ll find that the button can still be clicked. Selecting this will open the password entry box and the user will be able to log in normally.”
The company currently has no separate solution for this problem. workaround Has not been released. The current solution is simply to have the user activate the password entry box by hovering over the “invisible button”. Microsoft says it is working on fixing this bug, but the timeline of the fix has not been shared yet.
This is not the first time that the KB5064081 update has caused unusual problems. The same update also recently led to complaints of intermittent playback, freezing, and black screen when playing DRM-protected videos, such as Blu-ray, DVD, or digital TV applications, which the company fixed in the last week of September.
Windows 11 users are advised to keep an eye on upcoming patch updates and if the password option does not appear on the lock screen, try to log in by moving the cursor to an empty area on the screen, as the feature is currently fully functional in the background.
What problems occurred with the recent Windows 11 update?
Due to KB5064081 and its related updates released after August, the password icon is not visible on the lock screen of many users, even though the feature is present in the background.
Can’t log in because password icon is missing?
Can be logged in. According to Microsoft, the icon is invisible, but hovering over it or clicking on it opens the password box.
Which Windows 11 versions is affected by this bug?
This issue is particularly prevalent on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems, especially on devices that have multiple sign-in options active.
Has Microsoft released a fix for this problem?
Not now. The company has said that they are working on a solution, but a timeline for the fix has not been shared. At present the only way is to use the invisible button.
Is this the same update that caused problems with DRM video playback?
Yes, the KB5064081 Preview update had previously also caused issues like stuttering and black screen when playing DRM-protected videos in Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital TV apps.
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