Will not install Python 3.10 since it thinks a newer version is on my system - but there isn't

Brief description of your issue

I'm trying to install Python 3.10 but winget refuses, telling me I have a newer version:

I don't. I only have Python 2.

Steps to reproduce

winget install Python.Python.3.10 -i --scope machine -s winget

Expected behavior

Winget installs Python 3.10 on my system OR gives me more info on this "newer" version it thinks is on my system.

Actual behavior

Winget fails to install Python 3.10.

Environment

Windows Package Manager v1.4.10173
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.19044.2486
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.19.10173.0

Logs: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\DiagOutputDir

User Settings: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\settings.json

Links
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Privacy Statement   https://aka.ms/winget-privacy
License Agreement   https://aka.ms/winget-license
Third Party Notices https://aka.ms/winget-3rdPartyNotice
Homepage            https://aka.ms/winget
Windows Store Terms https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/storedocs/terms-of-sale

Start by reproducing winget install Python.Python.3.10 -i --scope machine -s winget on the stated Windows environment and inspect the diagnostic logs in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\DiagOutputDir. Trace how installed Python versions are detected and define done as either a successful Python 3.10 installation or an actionable message identifying the conflicting version.