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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug Hides Password Icon After August Preview Update

The issue is linked to August’s optional KB5064081 update, with Microsoft recommending a mouse-hover placeholder until a fix arrives.

Overview

  • Microsoft says Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 can be affected when updates released since August 2025 are installed.
  • The problem appears mainly on PCs that allow multiple sign-in methods such as password alongside PIN or biometrics.
  • The password option remains functional; hovering over the usual icon location reveals a clickable placeholder that opens the field.
  • A permanent patch is in development, but Microsoft has not provided a timeframe, and the preview update is not installed automatically on all machines.
  • User reports include cases in German-speaking regions, and KB5064081 has also been linked to display color shifts and blocked video playback.