Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible - Nerdcore PC Systems

Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible - Nerdcore PC Systems

Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible - Nerdcore PC Systems

: Windows updates make password login option invisible - Nerdcore PC Systems

Microsoft has alerted users that Windows 11 updates released since August might cause the password sign-in option to vanish from the lock screen options, although the button itself continues to work.

In Windows 11, the password icon is displayed only if there are multiple sign-in methods avail: Windows updates make password login option invisible - Nerdcore PC Systemsable (such as PIN, security key, password, fingerprint). If a password is the sole method used, the icon might not appear at all, as Windows will automatically display the

password field.

Recent updates from Microsoft's support documents indicate that users with multiple sign-in methods enabled may not see the password icon on the lock screen if they have installed the August 2025 KB5064081 non-security preview update or any subsequent updates on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems.

Nevertheless, it was noted that hovering over the area where the icon should be reveals the button, enabling users to sign in using their password.

"If you hover over the space where the icon should appear, you'll find the password button is still accessible," Microsoft explained. "Select this placeholder to open the password text box and enter your password. After entering your password, you can sign in as usual."

Microsoft has not provided a workaround other than using the invisible button feature and mentioned that they are working on resolving the issue but have not yet given a timeline for a fix.

In late September, it addressed another known issue triggered by the KB5064081 optional update that caused playback interruptions, freezing, or black screens when attempting to play DRM-protected video in Blu-ray/DVD/Digital TV applications.

In the same month, other issues caused by the August 2025 Windows updates were resolved, including app installation problems for non-admin Windows users due to unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and severe lag and stuttering issues affecting NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

In August, following the release of the monthly Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft also had to resolve a known issue that caused security updates delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to fail with 0x80240069 errors and released emergency Windows updates to fix broken Windows reset and recovery on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise devices.

Tags# Bug

• KB5064081

• Known Issue

• Microsoft

• Passwords

• Sign-In

• Windows

• Windows 11

• Windows 11 24H2

• Windows 11 25H2

• Windows Update

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