Cannot Auto-Login As Root

Originator:ben
Number:rdar://34611644 Date Originated:23-Sep-2017 04:00 pm
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:macOS + SDK Product Version:10.13 GM
Classification:Other Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
As of 10.13’s GM, you can no longer auto-login as root

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Enable root account
2. Login as root account
3. Follow: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201476
4. You should see “System Administrator” on the drop downlist
5. The root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down

Expected Results:
You should see “System Administrator” on the drop down list

Actual Results:
The root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down

Version:
10.13 GM

Notes:
Attempting to set this programmatically (at least for me) have been failing. 

I can create the root user, but it is not Automatically Logging in & when logged in as the root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down.

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