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I have read a lot of the recent discussions regarding this default which starts up all the windows and tabs (in the case of Safari) when logging in.
I know that you can manually ask the system not to do this by deselecting the "Reopen windows when logging back in" but can you set a default for this deselection?
Whenever I am automatically logged out through my Security settings, I have no way to deselect this option so I have to wait for ages while my computer starts up all the windows, apps, and tabs that were open at log out or shutdown.
If there is no default option, then if an Apple person is reading this, kindly add one in the next update.
Thank you.

This seemed like a good solution so I immediately put it to the test following your clear instructions to the letter.
Incredibly a folder was written into this "Saved Application State" folder as you can see:
If you look closely you can see that the folder is still locked because of the tiny lock symbol in the bottom left corner of the folder icon.
How is this possible and do you have another solution?

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