Microsoft has acknowledged a minor hiccup in the non-security preview update KB5064081, which may complicate the login process for users attempting to access their computers with a password. According to the Microsoft Support team, one notable issue is that the “Password icon might be missing or invisible in the lock screen sign-in options.” Although the button may not be visible, users can still log in by clicking on the empty space where the button typically resides, prompting the password field to appear.
Insider channel users caught this bug before it went mainstream
This situation does not pose a critical threat to security or performance, as it primarily affects the Windows user interface. Moreover, since this is a preview update, it is expected that only users within the preview channel will experience this inconvenience. Nevertheless, for those who may have forgotten their Windows Hello PIN, the absence of a visible password option can be quite frustrating. Microsoft has assured users that it is actively “working to resolve this issue and will provide information when it’s available.”
In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows 11, it seems that one issue can lead to another. Just last month, Microsoft had to issue an emergency patch after a previous update rendered users unable to utilize their keyboard and mouse within the Windows Recovery Environment. Additionally, a driver update released in late November addressed significant performance drops in certain games following the Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 updates. This hotfix resulted in a remarkable 50% performance boost for affected titles, much to the delight of frustrated gamers.
Fortunately, Microsoft operates several Windows Insider channels designed to catch most bugs before they reach the general user base. These channels serve as a safety net, capturing many of the more significant issues that may elude the engineering and programming teams. However, despite these precautions, some glitches inevitably slip through, making their way into wider releases.
