Startup asking for password never asked before

Why would my imac ask me for a password, never did before. At startup shows my pitcher  and below to login. On bottom center of window has shutdown, restart etc...the backround looks like the mission controll backround color silver or grey, I have my computer set not to ask for password.

Open the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences and turn automatic login off and back on. Also ensure it's not disabled in the Security pane and that FileVault isn't enabled for your account.
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