Disable password at login

I've never had to put in my password on my Mac when it starts up. For some reason it has started asking for my password every time I start up my computer. Must have been in the latest update or something. I know my password I just find it annoying to have to put it in every time.
I've been in settings and tried of figure out how to disable it but without any luck.
The closest I've gotten is in Preferences - Users & Groups - Login Options. When I get there the Automatic login is grayed out so I can't change it.. It says on the left that the current user is Admin (and my name in there too) so it's not like I'm logged in as a guest or anything. The lock at the button left is unlocked too so that shouldn't be in issue.
Anyone know how to get the Automatic login working?
Thank you
P.S. Currently using Yosemite 10.10.3

Hey Soffan73,
I understand that you are experiencing some difficulty with login options in Yosemite on your computer. I have an article for you that can help point you toward the option you are looking for on your computer, and it is found below:
OS X Yosemite: Require a password after waking your Mac
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18669
You will want to deselect the “Require password… after sleep or screen saver begins” option, and if you do not wish to enter your password when starting up your computer, then you will want to revisit the setting you have mentioned in Users & Groups, and turn Automatic Login on for your desired user account.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

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