Why is my Windows 11 password icon missing after the August update?

The August 2025 KB5064081 update can cause the password icon to disappear from the Windows 11 sign-in screen, especially if multiple login methods are enabled.

How do I log in to Windows 11 if the password icon is hidden?

Hover your mouse over the area where the password icon should be on the Windows 11 sign-in screen to reveal the password field and log in.

Has Microsoft fixed the Windows 11 password login issue?

As of now, Microsoft is aware of the issue caused by update KB5064081 but has not yet released a specific fix for the hidden password icon.

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Windows 11 Login Glitch: Passwords Vanish Post-Update

1 Dec

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Summary

August 2025 update KB5064081 causes password icon to hide.
Password entry is still possible by hovering over the hidden icon.
Issue occurs when multiple login methods like PIN or fingerprint are enabled.

Users of Windows 11 are encountering a peculiar login issue following the installation of the August 2025 non-security preview update, KB5064081. This update has been observed to cause the password icon to become invisible on the sign-in screen, leaving some users puzzled about how to enter their credentials. The problem appears to be triggered when a system allows for multiple login methods, such as a password in conjunction with a PIN or fingerprint authentication.

Despite the missing icon, the functionality to log in using a password remains intact. Users affected by this glitch can still access the password field by hovering their mouse cursor over the expected location of the icon on the lock screen. Once revealed, the password text box appears, allowing for normal sign-in. However, this workaround is not intuitive and may cause significant confusion for those unaware of the bug.