I think I found a bug...

[generik]

Ok, try this:

1) Open System Preferences
2) Open Security options
3) Set a master password
4) Press "Change master password"
5) Enter master password set in 3)
6) It won't work! Says wrong password!

What gives?

I just tried that, and go one step further, I used the installation dvd to reset the password using the provided utilties. Having reset the password carefully, I booted the system up again, and same thing!

 

[slooksterPSV]

Ok, try this:

1) Open System Preferences
2) Open Security options
3) Set a master password
4) Press "Change master password"
5) Enter master password set in 3)
6) It won't work! Says wrong password!

What gives?

I just tried that, and go one step further, I used the installation dvd to reset the password using the provided utilties. Having reset the password carefully, I booted the system up again, and same thing!

Worked for me. I put in the current password and set it to the same thing agian. If its blank it won't let me though.

 

[generik]

Ok I am starting to get spooked, doesn't work that way for me.

You running with all updates installed?

 

[mad jew]

Are you using a strange character in your password?

 

[slooksterPSV]

Ok I am starting to get spooked, doesn't work that way for me.

You running with all updates installed?

Yes sir! Wait... let me see, I turned on to show Hidden updates... checks... nope I have an Airport update

 

[generik]

Nope, yet the funniest thing is..

If I go console, type su, type in the master password.. it works.

I just can't change it in system preferences. File permissions broken? Something stuffed?