Need a preference to disable & lock "Use a master password" button. Please advise

Working on 17.0.9 ESR version & i would like to know the lockpref to disable "Use a master password" under security tab.

# In the [[Location bar autocomplete|Location bar]], type '''about:config''' and press '''Enter'''. The about:config "''This might void your warranty!''" warning page may appear.
# Click '''I'll be careful, I promise!''', to continue to the about:config page.
Then search thh string "security. ask_for_password". Click twice and then insert 0 (zero). Then restart firefox

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