Microsoft Confirms a Windows 11 Bug Preventing Password Login

Microsoft has announced that a new vulnerability in Windows 11 is preventing users from logging in using their password. Without the password option, the login field does not appear—although the button itself still functions normally.

The company explained that the password button typically appears automatically when the user has enabled multiple sign‑in methods such as fingerprint, PIN, or security key. However, in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, after installing the August 2025 update KB5064081, the password option no longer appears for users who rely on it to sign in.

A Login Bug in Windows 11

According to WindowsLatest, if you have Windows Hello set up, you normally see the PIN field, along with options for fingerprint sign‑in. When you select “Show sign‑in options,” the password icon should appear, allowing you to log in.

But due to this new system glitch, the password icon no longer shows as expected.

Microsoft has not disclosed how many users are affected, but estimates suggest the number is not small. The company has also faced criticism for its proposed workaround. Rather than announcing an immediate fix to restore the password field, Microsoft advised users to click randomly on the screen to make the password icon appear—an approach many found unsatisfactory.

This is not the only recent Windows-related issue. In October 2025, users reported being unable to use either the mouse or keyboard in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).

How to Work Around the Windows 11 Login Bug

Microsoft’s guidance for users experiencing the missing password field is as follows:

• Hover the mouse cursor over where the password icon should appear.

• Click to select the hidden element.

• This will open the password text box.

• Enter your password and log in normally.

New Scam Using Fake Windows Update Screen

Just days earlier, reports revealed that scammers have created a highly convincing fake Windows Update screen that mimics the latest full‑screen blue update interface.

The scam displays a realistic animation labeled “Working on updates,” which eventually prompts the user to follow a ClickFix pattern:

Open Run (Win+R) → Paste a malicious command → Execute it.

This trick aims to steal users’ data through social engineering.