Question

How to enable Windows Authentication by default when launching Administration and Monitoring Console using the shortcut?

Answer

It's needed to modify the target in the properties of the Administration and Monitoring Console shortcut located by default in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ABBYY FlexiCapture 12 Servers.

Adding /winauth at the end of the URL as shown below will result in using Windows Authentication by default.