So far it sounds like the workaround works for 2022 and 2023 (and 2024 but there's already an update there). Doesn't appear to work for 2019.

maxwelk1 reports it not working in 2021. I tried 2021 (following the steps with option keys and such) and got a hang on opening the sample company file. I forced quit the app and relaunched and it opened the Sample Product company file.  But it crashes when I attempt to open the Write Checks window or the settings window. (One thing to note - if you've already submitted a crash report you can hit command-Q when that comes up to quit it rather than wait on it).

Still trying to find a work around for those versions.