Locked out of macbook pro by a software update restart

Every time I update suggested software from the Mac App Store that includes an item requiring a restart, typically a security update, I am locked out of my computer upon restart. For years I have set my login to: my full name and a blank password, automatic. At restart, I get stuck in an endless loop of the name and password screen, accepting my entries, 2-3 seconds of gray screen, then the name and password screen. I can't count the times I have reinstalled my OS to solve this. At least 20!! It is as time consuming as it is infuriating. I have even wiped my hard drive clean and restored my info to a new user. Still, no love.
Any clues?

Eric Root,
I'll give that a shot. It may take some time before I can verify this as a solution but i will respond. Thank you.
peter

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