Microsoft has warned users of a Windows 11 glitch: after the release of updates starting in August 2025 , the password-based sign-in button may disappear from the lock screen. While the feature itself still works, the icon simply becomes invisible. As Microsoft explained in its updated guide, the issue affects devices with multiple sign-in methods enabled: PIN, security key, password, fingerprint, etc. Hovering your mouse over the icon’s previous location displays an invisible hotspot . Clicking it opens the password entry field. There are currently no workarounds other than relying on your intuition. Microsoft has stated that it is working on a