How do I enable "reopen windows when logging back in" in OS 10.8.5?

I am one of the few people who actually liked that when I shut down at the end of the day I could go back to the same state when I logged back in.
Is there an option to restore the "reopen windows when logging back in" in OS 10.8.5?

The exact item you asked for, [√] Re-Open windows When logging back in ...
... is on the Logout screen. Logout and make sure that box is checked, then log back in again.
A related item is in
System preferences > General ...
[√] Close windows when quitting an Application
--When selected, open documents and windows will not be restored when you re-open an Application

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Message was edited by: Shootist007

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