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November 30, 2025

Windows 11 bug “hides” your password sign-in button and Microsoft’s fix is… hover and click the right spot

Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in Windows 11 that obscures the “password” icon, preventing users from accessing the password field when logging in. This issue affects all PCs that have installed specific updates released between August 29 and November 11, 2023. Users who wish to log in using a password instead of a PIN are primarily impacted. Although the password button remains functional when hovering over the area where the icon should be, Microsoft has humorously suggested clicking randomly on the lock screen as a workaround.

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November 30, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Windows Password Failure—No Fix Available

Microsoft has issued guidance on workarounds for users experiencing issues with recent Windows 11 updates, particularly a missing password icon on the lock screen. The icon is functional but not visible, and Microsoft suggests users click randomly on the lock screen to potentially access it. This issue affects all PCs running specific update versions, including KB5068861, KB5067036, KB5070773, KB5066835, KB5065789, KB5068221, KB5065426, and KB5064081, released between August 29 and November 11. The problem has been described as widespread, though Microsoft has not disclosed the number of affected users.

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November 17, 2025

Microsoft’s New 25H2 Windows 11 Update Finally Fixed A Decades Old Bug

Windows 11 has received an update on October 28, 2025, to fix the "Update and shut down" bug that caused computers to restart instead of shutting down after updates. This fix is part of the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 or Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.7019. Users can manually install the patch through the "Check for updates" option in Windows Update settings, or it will be included in a mandatory update on November 11. The update also improves system stability by addressing various errors, including "Error 0x80070103" during driver installations, "Error 0x800f0983" during Windows Update, and issues with video and game display, large archive extraction, application responsiveness, and File Explorer freezing.

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November 4, 2025

Windows ‘update and shut down’ reboot glitch finally fixed, saving tiny gaming laptop batteries everywhere

Many Windows users experience frustration when their computers reboot instead of shutting down after selecting 'update and shutdown.' This issue is set to be resolved in the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 and Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.7019, with a fix included in the Patch Tuesday update on November 11, identified as KB5067036. The update addresses the underlying issue causing this glitch, which has led to inconveniences such as laptop batteries draining overnight. The problem arises because the system requires at least one reboot to install updates, and the shutdown command does not persist through this reboot phase. The updates aim to ensure that computers will shut down as intended after updates are applied.

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November 2, 2025

“Update and shut down” no longer restarts PC, as Windows 11 25H2 patch addresses a decades-old bug

Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 and 24H2 Build 26100.7019 have resolved the issue with the “Update and shut down” feature, which previously led to unexpected restarts instead of shutting down. This glitch affected both Windows 10 and 11 due to a faulty toggle introduced by Microsoft. The optional update released in October 2025 (KB5067036) addresses the problem that prevented “Update and shut down” from functioning correctly. Microsoft confirmed that the update rectifies the underlying issue causing the feature to malfunction. The exact cause of the problem remains unclear, but it may be linked to a race condition or complications within the Windows Servicing Stack.

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October 30, 2025

How to get the new Windows Start menu now

Microsoft has updated the Start menu in Windows 11, allowing users to access a comprehensive list of installed applications without needing to click the “All” button. The new Start menu offers three viewing options: a grid layout, a simple alphabetical list, and categorized grouping. Users can disable the Recommended section to see a direct list of applications beneath pinned shortcuts. To access the new Start menu, users must be on build 26100.7019, 26200.7019, or newer versions of Windows 11. If the new menu does not appear automatically, users can enable it using the ViveTool utility by executing specific commands in a command prompt with administrative privileges.

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October 29, 2025

Microsoft Issues Week D Preview Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft has released the Week D preview updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing Preview Update KB5067036, which upgrades version 25H2 to build 26200.7019 and version 24H2 to build 26100.7019. Key features include: - Copilot+ PCs: Improvements to Click to Do, allowing text translation, unit conversion, object selection, and interaction with Live Persona cards from Microsoft 365. Touchscreen access is available via a two-finger press. - File Explorer: Quick action commands in Home view for signed-in users, with future support for work and school actions. - Voice Access: Enhanced Fluid Dictation for grammar and punctuation, configurable command delays, and added support for Japanese. - Agent in Settings: Now supports the French language. - Windows Search: Enhanced semantic search available on all Copilot+ PCs. For all Windows 11 PCs: - Start Menu: Redesigned with a scrollable All section, responsive layout, and Phone Link integration. - Taskbar: Updated battery icon indicating status colors and an option to display battery life percentage. - File Explorer: Home view shows recommended files for MSA users and supports third-party cloud storage integration. - Lock Screen: Updated battery icons from the Taskbar are now visible. - Settings: The Email & accounts page has been renamed to Your accounts. - Administrator Protection: New security control available in Windows Security or through Microsoft Intune or Group Policy. - Quality Updates: Includes bug fixes, security enhancements, and new AI model versions for Copilot+ PCs. These features are part of a Controlled Feature Release (CFR) and will be rolled out gradually.

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October 23, 2025

Microsoft says Windows update may have caused login problems

Microsoft has acknowledged that recent updates for Windows operating systems, specifically Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows Server 2025, may have caused login complications for some users. The problematic updates are KB5064081 (OS Build 26100.5074) released on August 29, 2025, and KB5065426 (OS Build 26100.6584) released on September 9, 2025. These updates can lead to authentication failures related to Kerberos and NTLM protocols, particularly on devices with duplicate Security IDs (SIDs). Symptoms include repeated prompts for credentials, failed access requests, inability to access shared network folders, challenges in establishing Remote Desktop connections, and specific error messages logged in the Event Viewer. The root cause is enhanced security measures that enforce checks on SIDs, which can block authentication handshakes when devices have duplicate SIDs, often due to unsupported cloning methods. There is no automated fix; administrators are advised to rebuild devices with duplicate SIDs using supported cloning methods or to configure a special Group Policy for a temporary workaround.

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October 23, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Causing Login Issues Across Windows Versions

Microsoft has identified a significant issue affecting users of Windows 11 version 24H2, version 25H2, and Windows Server 2025, where many users experience persistent login failures due to duplicate Security Identifiers (SIDs) after installing updates released on or after August 29, 2025. Reports indicate that after installing the preview update KB5064081 or the cumulative update KB5065426, devices with identical SIDs struggle to complete Kerberos or NTLM authentication, leading to repeated prompts for credentials and common error messages such as "Login attempt failed" and "Your credentials didn’t work." Shared network folders become inaccessible, and Remote Desktop connections fail. The root cause is enhanced security checks enforcing SID uniqueness, which block authentication handshakes when duplicate SIDs are detected. Duplicate SIDs typically occur when administrators clone Windows installations without using Sysprep, which is necessary to assign unique SIDs. Microsoft recommends rebuilding devices with duplicate SIDs using supported methods and running Sysprep prior to capturing images for deployment. As a temporary measure, administrators can install a specific Group Policy provided by Microsoft Support for Business.

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October 18, 2025

Windows Rust-based Kernel GDI Vulnerability Leads to Crash and Blue Screen of Death Error

A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft’s Rust-based kernel component for the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) within Windows, which can cause a system-wide crash (BSOD). The issue was discovered during a fuzzing campaign by Check Point, which revealed crashes and potential code execution risks. The vulnerability is linked to an out-of-bounds array access in the win32kbasers.sys driver during the path-to-region conversion in NtGdiSelectClipPath, triggered by a malformed EmfPlusDrawBeziers record. A proof-of-concept demonstrated that embedding a crafted metafile could lead to a BSOD from low-privilege sessions on Windows 11. Microsoft addressed the flaw in OS Build 26100.4202 through an update released on May 28, 2025. Despite being classified as a non-critical denial-of-service issue, this incident highlights the challenges of integrating memory-safe programming languages into operating systems.