Bug bypasses Microsoft account sign in for fresh installations of Windows 11

Oh, what could be.
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Windows Hello vs. Enhanced sign-in security: What's the difference?

Microsoft is expanding one of the least understood security features in Windows 11. Beginning with the August 2026 update, Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports compatible external fingerprint ...
PC World

Can’t enter a password on Windows 11? Here’s the culprit and a workaround

If the password sign-in option is suddenly missing on Windows 11, it's not your fault. Here's what you can do about it. If you’re currently having trouble logging in to Windows 11 with your password, ...
XDA Developers

A Windows 11 bug is hiding your password sign-in button, and you have to hunt for it

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
PC World

Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs

You can now start signing in using your fingerprint on your Windows 11 computer, even if it doesn’t have a built-in fingerprint reader. Microsoft has now started rolling out update KB5101684 to ...
Ars Technica

New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory

Just tell it you’re going to join to a domain and it’ll go all the way without making an account. Click to expand... This has actually been an improvement for enterprise support with Windows 11 Pro.