ok, weird......
(testA) I just d'l'd 3.3.4, and open my of my copies(enc), and it asked me for password to even open the wallet. it opens with my expected password. I go to see seed, it shows me the hashed stuff. The fact I could open the copy where I changed seed:enc to TRUE, opens with my expected password. WILD.
(testB) so then, I open 3.3.4 again, with a wallet copy(like orig);seed:enc=false, and it opens, but "password" still invalid, if I try to see my seeds or change password. what gives? Oh well, it's great to see different behavior, and at least re-assuring......
so this info is a valid test and all, right? the wallet does open in scenario A, but still doesn't allow me access to my funds..

is it possible these "wallet or hardware" type changes affected my wallet like this?