[Package Issue]: Python.Python.3.14 --scope machine installs as User

[sleepy-manul]

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• I have searched for my issue and not found a work-in-progress/duplicate/resolved issue.
• I have not been informed if the issue is resolved in a preview version of the winget client.

Category of the issue

Installation issue.

Brief description of your issue

Fresh install of Python.Python.3.14 with --scope machine succeeds, but installation is recorded as User scope.

Steps to reproduce

winget list --id Python.Python.3.14 --exact --source winget
winget install --id "Python.Python.3.14" --exact --source winget --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --scope machine --silent --accept-package-agreements --force
winget list --id Python.Python.3.14 --exact --source winget --details

Actual behavior

Installed Scope: User
Local Identifier: ARP\User\X64{d91d5a08-1ddf-4529-909b-637a7fd19101}

Expected behavior

Installed Scope should be Machine.

Environment

Windows Package Manager v1.28.220
Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.26200.8037
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.28.220.0

Screenshots and Logs

Possibly related: #153928, #175132 (different repro paths)

[Henryy417]

I confirm this problem for not only 3.14 but 3.13 also. Suspected to all python versions. Py is not affected. Immediate fix is suggested as it automatically install a user python on PC on upgrading.

The problem did not solve when: 1) using --scope machine as suggested by the OP; 2) using .exe native windows installer on python website