Microsoft has a new Windows 11 mini-game for you called 'hunt the icon' as a bug causes password sign-in button to turn invisible

Invisible Password Bug in Windows 11

A strange bug has appeared in Windows 11, turning the Windows Hello password sign-in icon invisible. Users have reported being unable to find the button to sign in using a password, making it appear as though the option has vanished entirely.

Microsoft's Response and Workaround

Instead of releasing a quick patch, Microsoft suggested a somewhat unusual method to work around the issue. According to the company, users can still sign in by hovering over the invisible button and clicking where it normally appears.

“The password sign-in option might not be visible,” Microsoft acknowledged. “If this issue occurs, the icon area may still respond to clicks.”

While the issue does not prevent access to Windows, it adds a quirky and frustrating challenge for those affected — one that users have jokingly dubbed a new mini-game called “Hunt the Icon.”

A Temporary Fix Is Coming

Microsoft confirmed that it is investigating the glitch and promised an update to resolve the issue in future Windows 11 builds. The company emphasized that this problem does not affect PIN, facial, or fingerprint sign-in methods.

“We are aware of this issue and working to fix it in an upcoming release,” Microsoft stated.

Impact on Users

The invisible icon bug highlights the occasional unpredictability of UI updates in Windows 11. Although the workaround is simple, the incident has drawn attention and humor across user forums, adding to the list of minor annoyances found in recent builds.

“Finding the sign-in button is now part of the Windows experience,” one user joked.

Author’s summary:
A Windows 11 glitch hides the password sign-in icon, forcing users to “hunt” it, while Microsoft offers a hover-click workaround and promises a future fix.

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