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[BUG] Does UniGetUI recognize the Legacy Python Manager as an outdated version of Python?

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Description

### Please confirm these before moving forward

- [x] I have searched for my issue and have not found a work-in-progress/duplicate/resolved issue.
- [x] I have tested that this issue has not been fixed in the latest [(beta or stable) release](https://github.com/Devolutions/UniGetUI/releases/).
- [x] I have checked the [FAQ](https://github.com/Devolutions/UniGetUI#frequently-asked-questions) section for solutions.
- [x] This issue is about a bug (if it is not, please use the [correct template](https://github.com/Devolutions/UniGetUI/issues/new/choose)).

### UniGetUI Version

UniGetUI-Version 2026.2.5

### Windows version, edition, and architecture

Windows 11 Pro

### Describe your issue

Apparently, there are issues with UniGetUI or Winget if Python was installed via the new Python Install Manager but you continue to use the legacy Python launcher due to known compatibility issues on Windows. In this case, the system does not correctly recognize that the Python version on the system is already up to date.

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```
PS C:\Windows\System32> python --version
Python 3.14.6

PS C:\Windows\System32> winget list --id Python.Python.3.14 --exact
No installed package matching the specified criteria was found.

PS C:\Windows\System32> where.exe python
C:\Users\Dominik\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
C:\Users\Dominik\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\python.exe
C:\msys64\mingw64\bin\python.exe
```

### Steps to reproduce the issue

1. Install Python 3.14.6 using the Python Install Manager - https://www.python.org/downloads/
2. Install the Legacy Python Launcher due to Windows compatibility issues (https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html => https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.14.0/win32/launcher.msi)
3. Check using winget upgrade or UniGetUI

https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html
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### UniGetUI Log

```text
[16.07.2026 22:15:17] Found 1 available updates from Winget
[16.07.2026 22:15:18] Could not resolve installer hosts for Python.Python.3.14 version < 3.14.0: Failed during source operation 'manifest' for 'winget': Version '< 3.14.0' was not found for package 'Python.Python.3.14' in source 'winget'.

Version: < 3.14.0 -> 3.14.6
Vorgang starten...
Executing process with StartInfo:
- FileName: "C:\Users\****\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\winget.exe"
- Arguments: "update --id "Python.Python.3.14" --exact --source winget --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --silent --include-unknown --accept-package-agreements --force"
Start Time: "16.07.2026 22:19:08"
Es wurde kein installiertes Paket gefunden, das den Eingabekriterien entspricht.
End Time: "16.07.2026 22:19:09"
Process return value: "-1978335212" (0x8A150014)
Python 3.14 konnte nicht aktualisiert werden
```

### Package Managers Logs

```text
WinGet with version:
System WinGet (CLI) Version: v1.29.280
Using Native WinGet helper (COM Api)
Activation mode: packaged COM registration
Activation source: system COM registration

——————————————————————————————————————————

Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListSources
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:47:08
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:47:09

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged subprocess-based task on manager Winget. Task type is RefreshIndexes
Subprocess executable: "C:\Users\****\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\winget.exe"
Command-line arguments: " source update --disable-interactivity "
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:47:12
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:47:13

-- Process STDOUT
...

Return code: SUCCESS (0)

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListUpdates
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:47:13
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:47:17

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is OtherTask
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:47:13
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:47:15

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListInstalledPackages
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:47:15
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:47:18

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListInstalledPackages
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:49:23
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:49:28

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is OtherTask
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:49:23
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:49:27

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListInstalledPackages
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:50:29
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:50:33

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is OtherTask
Process start time: 16.07.2026 21:50:29
Process end time: 16.07.2026 21:50:31

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged subprocess-based task on manager Winget. Task type is RefreshIndexes
Subprocess executable: "C:\Users\****\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\winget.exe"
Command-line arguments: " source update --disable-interactivity "
Process start time: 16.07.2026 22:15:12
Process end time: 16.07.2026 22:15:13

-- Process STDOUT
...

Return code: SUCCESS (0)

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is ListUpdates
Process start time: 16.07.2026 22:15:13
Process end time: 16.07.2026 22:15:17

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is OtherTask
Process start time: 16.07.2026 22:15:13
Process end time: 16.07.2026 22:15:15

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is LoadPackageDetails
Process start time: 16.07.2026 22:18:40
Process end time: 16.07.2026 22:18:40

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

——————————————————————————————————————————
Logged native task on manager Winget. Task type is LoadPackageVersions
Process start time: 16.07.2026 22:18:40
Process end time: 16.07.2026 22:18:40

-- Task information
...

The task reported success

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```

### Relevant information

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### Screenshots and videos

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Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with Python 3.14.6 installed through the Python Install Manager and the Legacy Python Launcher, then compare UniGetUI and the `winget list` and `winget update` results. Use the UniGetUI and Winget log entries as the integration path to investigate. Done means an installed current Python version is not reported as an outdated update, while genuine updates remain detectable.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, python
Domain
cli, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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