pip installs in a different python version and directory than the default 3.11

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I am thinking the only way to solve this is to uninstall 3.10 and try. I will have to reinstall it later. Any other thoughts?

Yes uninstall,and also go in File Explorer to make sure that all is gone,Restart after.
The default folder that Python install to AppData\Local... is hidden bye deafult,
so go to the View tab at the top and check the Hidden items and File Name Extensions to see all.

I never use the default path when install Python,so i simplly has under root C:\.
I undestand the security reason why Windows place it a folder fair away👀,but i don't care abot that.

G:\div_code
λ where python
C:\python311\python.exe

G:\div_code
λ pip -V
pip 23.1.2 from C:\python311\Lib\site-packages\pip (python 3.11)