PowerToys is started as used after upgrading with winget and scope set to machine despite "Always run as administrator" option enabled

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Microsoft PowerToys version

0.80.0

Installation method

WinGet

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

General

Steps to reproduce

1. winget install --id=Microsoft.PowerToys -v "0.80.0" -e --scope=machine -h
2. Enable "Always run as administrator" and restart as admin.
3. winget upgrade --scope=machine -h Microsoft.PowerToys
4. PowerToys started as user instead of as admin.

✔️ Expected Behavior

PowerToys should be started as admin after upgrade when "Always run as administrator" option enabled.

❌ Actual Behavior

PowerToys is started as non-admin after upgrade when "Always run as administrator" option enabled.

Other Software

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