Windows 11 updates hide password login option on lock screen

Windows 11 updates since August may hide the password login option on the lock screen, despite it remaining functional. The password icon only appears if multiple sign-in methods are enabled. Users with only password login may not see the icon, and even with multiple options, recent updates can cause it to disappear. Microsoft acknowledges the issue, stating users can still access the password field by hovering over the icon's expected location, and is working on a permanent fix.