No Login Screen on Windows 11: Quick Solutions to Get it Back

A missing login screen on Windows 11 can be alarming, as it prevents you from accessing your system. Various factors, including corrupted system files, driver issues, or problems with recent updates may cause this issue. If you're facing this issue, follow the steps below to troubleshoot and resolve the missing login screen.

How Can I Fix No Login Screen on Windows 11?​

1. Force Restart Your Computer​

A temporary glitch in the system can sometimes cause the login screen to disappear. A force restart may resolve the issue and bring back the login screen.

1. Force Restart:
   • Press and hold the Power button on your PC for about 10 seconds until it shuts down completely.
2. Restart:
   • Wait a few seconds, then press the Power button again to restart your computer.

After restarting, check if the login screen appears. If it does not, proceed with the following steps.

2. Disconnect External Devices​

Sometimes, external devices such as USB drives, peripherals, or Bluetooth devices can cause conflicts that prevent the login screen from showing.

1. Disconnect All Devices:
   • Unplug all external devices, including USB drives, printers, and external monitors, from your PC.
2. Restart the Computer:
   • Restart your PC and check if the login screen appears.

If disconnecting external devices fixes the issue, reconnect the devices one by one to identify the culprit.

3. Boot into Safe Mode​

Booting into Safe Mode allows you to troubleshoot and fix issues without third-party drivers or software interfering. It can help in diagnosing the missing login screen.

1. Access Advanced Startup:
   • If you're stuck at a blank screen, force restart your PC by holding the Power button. Repeat this process 3 times to trigger Advanced Startup.
2. Go to Safe Mode:
   • In the Advanced Startup menu, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
   • When your PC restarts, press F4 to enter Safe Mode or F5 to enter Safe Mode with Networking.
3. Check Login Screen:
   • Once in Safe Mode, check if the login screen appears. If it does, the issue may be caused by a third-party driver or software.

If the login screen appears in Safe Mode, you can troubleshoot further by disabling startup apps or uninstalling problematic drivers.

4. Update Graphics Drivers​

Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can prevent Windows 11 from displaying the login screen correctly. Updating or reinstalling the graphics drivers can help fix this issue.

1. Open Device Manager:
   • While in Safe Mode, press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Expand Display adapters and right-click your graphics driver (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel), then select Update driver.
3. Search Automatically:
   • Choose Search automatically for updated driver software and allow Windows to find and install the latest driver.
4. Restart Your PC:
   • After updating, restart your PC and check if the login screen appears.

If updating the driver doesn’t resolve the issue, you can try uninstalling the graphics driver and allowing Windows to reinstall it.

5. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM​

Corrupted system files may cause the login screen not to appear. Running the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM tools can repair these files.

1. Open Command Prompt in Safe Mode:
   • Boot into Safe Mode (as explained in Solution 3).
   • Press Windows + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. Run SFC Command:
   • Type the following command and press Enter:
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     sfc /scannow
   • Wait for the scan to complete. It will attempt to repair any corrupted system files.
3. Run DISM Command:
   • After the SFC scan, run the following command:
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     DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   • Wait for DISM to complete its repair process.
4. Restart Your PC:
   • After the scan, restart your PC and check if the login screen appears.

These commands can fix corrupted or missing system files that may be causing the issue.

6. Check User Account Settings​

If the user account profile is corrupt or there are issues with your account, it can prevent the login screen from appearing.

1. Open User Accounts Settings:
   • While in Safe Mode, press Windows + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter.
2. Check User Settings:
   • Ensure that Users must enter a username and password to use this computer is checked.
3. Recreate the User Account:
   • If your account appears to be corrupted, create a new account by clicking Add and following the on-screen instructions.
4. Restart Your PC:
   • Log in using the new account and check if the login screen issue is resolved.

Creating a new account can help if the issue is tied to your existing user profile.

7. Disable Fast Startup​

The Fast Startup feature can sometimes interfere with the proper display of the login screen. Disabling Fast Startup may fix the issue.

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter.
2. Go to Power Options:
   • Select Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
3. Choose What the Power Buttons Do:
   • On the left-hand menu, click Choose what the power buttons do.
4. Disable Fast Startup:
   • Click Change settings that are currently unavailable, then uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).
   • Click Save changes.
5. Restart Your PC:
   • After disabling Fast Startup, restart your computer and check if the login screen appears.

Disabling Fast Startup can prevent potential conflicts that block the login screen from displaying.

8. Perform a System Restore​

If the login screen issue started after a recent update or system change, performing a System Restore can revert your PC to a time when it was functioning correctly.

1. Access System Restore:
   • In the Advanced Startup menu (accessed by force restarting 3 times), select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
2. Choose a Restore Point:
   • Select a restore point from before the issue occurred.
3. Complete the Restore:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the system restore.
4. Restart Your PC:
   • After the restore is complete, restart your PC and check if the login screen issue is resolved.

System Restore can undo recent changes that may have caused the problem.

9. Perform a Startup Repair​

Windows 11 has a built-in Startup Repair tool that can fix issues preventing your system from starting correctly, including missing login screens.

1. Access Advanced Startup:
   • Force restart your PC 3 times to access the Advanced Startup menu.
2. Run Startup Repair:
   • Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
     
3. Follow On-Screen Instructions:
   • Let Windows diagnose and attempt to repair the issue.
4. Restart Your PC:
   • After Startup Repair completes, restart your system to see if the login screen appears.

Startup Repair can automatically fix issues that prevent Windows from loading correctly.

If you're experiencing the "No Login Screen" issue on Windows 11, there are several ways to resolve the problem. From basic fixes like force restarting your PC and disconnecting external devices to more advanced methods like updating drivers, running system file repairs, and performing a system restore, these solutions should help bring back the missing login screen. If the problem persists, consider contacting Microsoft Support or performing a clean installation of Windows 11 as a last resort.