Microsoft users can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Windows 11’s lock screen password madness comes to an end.

Can't sign in because your Windows password box is missing? Here's how you can easily fix this Windows glitch.

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025.

On the first day after your vacation, you sit down at your PC, type in the password — and fail. Windows says: “The password is incorrect. Please repeat the process” and expects you to click “OK.” ...