Windows 10: Sometimes bitlocker input screen displays password in clear text instead of *

On our hp windows 10 notebook, sometimes the password input screen for bitlocker shows actual text typed instead of hiding it with asterisk How can we fix it?

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Windows 10 and bitlocker boot password screen

Hi,

Before I assist you, I would like to know the information below.

1. Which is the latest Windows 10 build installed on the computer? What is the make and model of the Computer.

I see, the issue persisting would be due to corrupted/ incompatible/ outdated display drivers
after the latest update.

If you are able to boot to desktop screen after entering the bitlocker password, I suggest you to follow the steps below.

Method 1: As a first stage, let’s update the display drivers.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapter.
• Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
  Update driver software.

If the issue persists, then download and install the latest display driver from the manufacturer's website and check if it helps.

For more information refer to:
Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10 for flickering screen.

Hope this information fixes the issue regarding display of the screen. Please revert back to us with issue regarding windows, we would be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Setting the default input method for the Windows 10 login screen

I had the same question but with French being the default on Windows 10 rather than the one I wanted so I ended up here.

HoD is very close. I was able to use his suggestion to find the solution for me. This solution uses your current display and input language to change the Welcome screen and possible for new user accounts if you want. So make sure you have the display and input settings while logged in that you want to apply to the login screen before doing the steps:

1. Click the language on the Taskbar.
   
2. Then click Language preferences.
   
3. At the bottom under "Related settings," click "additional date, time, & regional settings" which opens the control panel
   
4. Click the "Region" option
   
5. Then go to the far right tab "Administrative". (HoD's step 2)
   
6. In the "Welcome screen and new user accounts" click copy settings. (HoD's step 3)
   
7. Tick "Welcome screen and system accounts" (and "new user accounts" if you want it to be applied to those as well). (HoD's step 4)
   
8. Click Ok. (HoD's step 5)
   

I was able to use HoD's suggestion to find the solution here. It's for Windows 8.1, but works on 10 so far.

Hope it will help you, too!

 

why doesn't my bitlocker make me type a password?

Hi,

I understand that you have issue with Bitlocker password. I will certainly assist you with this.

Please provide us below details for better assistance,

• 
  Is your Bitlocker enabled on your system?
  
• 
  Have you made any changes on your system before this issue?
  

Please follow these steps and check if that helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to start the BitLocker Device Encryption service.

Follow the below steps:

1. Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.

2. Type services.msc and hit Enter.

3. Search for BitLocker Device Encryption service.

4. Double click on BitLocker Device Encryption service and click on Start button.

5. Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to Automatic.

If the issue persists then change the password and change the settings on how drive is unlocked at startup.



Hope it will fix your issue. Please let us know the status of your issue.

Thank You.