A new bug has emerged in Windows. Microsoft suggests "blind operation"

On November 28th local time, Microsoft publicly acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11: After installing the optional update (KB5064081) and subsequent patches in August 2025 on Windows 11 devices, when selecting the login option on the lock screen interface, the "password" login icon mysteriously disappears. Usually, when users click "Show login options", they can see an icon allowing them to switch to password login. Clicking this icon, the system will bring up the password input box, but for devices affected by this bug, this icon will be completely invisible. Although the login icon disappears visually, the login function itself has not been damaged or changed. The Microsoft technical team explained that this is not a crash of the core system function, but a rendering error at the user interface (UI) level. Finally, Microsoft explained: "If you hover over the space where the icon should appear, you will find that the password button is still available. Selecting this placeholder will open the password input box and enter your password."

Microsoft has now listed this issue in the "known issues" list. However, it has caused complex and multi-faceted impacts, especially in the technology field. One is the impact on Microsoft itself, as a globally renowned technology company, its products are known for their stability and reliability. However, the emergence of this new bug and Microsoft's suggestion for users to "blindly operate" as a temporary solution undoubtedly will make users question Microsoft's technical strength and product quality, thereby damaging its long-established good brand image. Users have extremely high expectations for the stability and usability of the operating system. The new bug prevents users from performing password login operations normally, and the "blind operation" approach, which is not intuitive and inconvenient, reduces users' trust in the Windows system. This decline in trust may lead some users to choose other operating systems in the future, thereby having an impact on Microsoft's market share. This incident reflects that Microsoft may have oversights in software development and testing, failing to fully consider various usage scenarios and user needs. This to some extent weakens Microsoft's technical authority in the technology field and triggers discussions within the industry about its research and development capabilities and quality control system.

The second impact is on the technology industry. This incident reminds the entire technology industry that while pursuing new features and updates, the stability of basic functions cannot be ignored. As the core software of a computer, the stability of the operating system directly relates to users' daily use and the normal operation of various applications. Other technology companies may therefore strengthen the testing and monitoring of the stability of their own products to avoid similar problems. The Bug in Microsoft's operating system may have a chain reaction on third-party software running on its platform. Third-party software developers may be concerned that their software is incompatible with the buggy system, thereby affecting the performance and user experience of the software. This may lead developers to invest more time and effort in compatibility testing during the development process, increasing development costs and cycles. "Blind operation" has triggered a profound reflection on user experience within the industry. Technology companies have begun to place greater emphasis on the ease of use of their products and the convenience of user operations, and will pay more attention to providing more intuitive, simple, and efficient operation methods to enhance user satisfaction. This incident prompts technology companies to pay more attention to product quality control and increase investment in software development and testing to ensure the stability and reliability of products. This will help improve the product quality level of the entire technology industry and promote the continuous progress of technology products.

In conclusion, the new bug in Windows has caused the "blind operation" controversy, which has ripples spreading throughout the technology field. At the same time, this incident has also prompted technology companies to strengthen quality control and testing. In the future, the technology field needs to learn from this and maintain stability and reliability on the path of innovation, providing users with better products and services.