A step-by-step guide to installing Docker Desktop on Windows 11 using the WSL 2 backend and troubleshooting common startup issues.
Let's learn how to Install Docker Desktop on Windows 11 with WSL 2 Backend
If not done methodically, Docker Desktop is a time brutal killer. This step by step guide helps you to install Docker Desktop on Windows OS.
Contents
Part 1 Set up
Download & Install Docker Desktop
Install Pre-requisites
Set WSL 2 as your default version
Install (Ubuntu) as Linux Distribution
Set Default WSL as Ubuntu on Windows OS
Part 2 Troubleshoot
Launch Docker Desktop & Troubleshoot
Choosing a Distro from Docker Desktop Setting - Resources
Restart Docker Desktop
- Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro version 21H2 or higher, or Enterprise or Education version 21H2 or higher.
- Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro 21H1 (build 19043) or higher, or Enterprise or Education 20H2 (build 19042) or higher.
Commands used in this video:
wsl.exe -l -v
wsl.exe -- set-default-version 2
wsl -- set-default Ubuntu-22.04
Resources: stackoverflow.com/a/73850799/1444246
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TLDR;
I have made a video that demonstrates fixing this: link to this video
TL;
I have the following Build Info:
Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on 1/9/2021
OS build 19045.2075
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3920.0
These steps worked for me.
Step 1: Quit Docker Desktop
If your Docker desktop is open, then Quit and exit out of docker desktop
Step 2: Turn Windows Features on / Off
Ensure the following as shown below
Step 3: Install Ubuntu terminal environment with WSL
Launch Microsoft Store and search for wsl or Ubuntu. Install latest version of ubuntu as shown in screenshot.
Step 4: Enabling Docker support in WSL 2 distros
Now, Enabling Do…
