I have uninstalled Docker Desktop before; now when I try to re-install Docker Desktop, after I run the setup, I get the following message:
Then after pressing the yes or no button, I get the following form:
And installation is canceled.
I have checked the following registry path, but there isn't any key related to Docker Desktop:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Please help me to solve the problem.
When you install each new version of Docker it does a full uninstall anyway, so give this a try and see if it doesn't help fully clean out the old Docker.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/windows-fix-problems-that-block-programs-being-installed-or-removed
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I'm trying to setup docker with WSL 2 to run a Dockerfile. I downloaded Docker Desktop, and when I tried to follow the quick start guide, I got the following error:
docker: error during connect: This error may indicate that the docker daemon is not running.: Post "http://%2F%2F.%2Fpipe%d2Fdocker_engine/v1.24/containers/create?name=repo": open //./pipe/docker_enginer: The system cannot find the file specified.
I set com.docker.service to run in the Task Manager, and have run:
“c:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\DockerCli.exe” -SwitchDaemon
I have also quit Docker Desktop and reopened it in admin mode, and I still get the message that Docker Desktop has stopped.
Please let me know if there's any other options, thanks!
I managed to solve the problem in this way:
delete config file AppData/Roaming/Docker/settings.json
start Docker Desktop (it will create new default settings.json)
You need to re-configure settings, so it is also good idea to save the old settings.json and compare settings with the new one.
If you are running Docker Desktop for Windows 4.5.0 then you should be aware of an existing issue where the default backend selected after installing is not the correct one.
You can switch to the correct backend manually by editing the file located at: %AppData%\Docker\settings.json (full path: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Docker\settings.json) and at the bottom of the file change the value for the wslEngineEnabled field to true. After that Docker Desktop should start correctly.
Similar issue and solution is mentioned here by the user mccaa25.
latest version 4.5.0 It won't work for me too, for me downgrade to 4.4.4 it worked. It may be problem with the latest version
for released note and older version Here
Note: You can install an older version and update to latest version 4.5.0
Wow! I spent multiple days trying to get Docker for windows 11 to work. What finally did it was downgrading to version 4.4.4 as #GinglrBell recommended. Here's a link Docker version 4.4.4.
Make sure WSL is installed and virtualization is enabled. If you try to open WSL and you get an error telling you to enable virtualization in BIOS, run this command as Admin in powershell: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto (Docker src). Then restart your PC.
I hit this issue today, and the steps below are what worked for me - the gist is that I needed to install WSL 2 beforehand. Most of my steps were derived from here:
open powershell as admin
wsl -l -v # Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions
install linux kernel update from here # in my case, x64-based
wsl --set-default-version 2
wsl --list --online # shows several linux distributions, I picked a recent one
wsl --install -d Ubuntu-20.04 # then create default linux user name and password
install windows docker desktop from here # now starts successfully
Manged to switch to Windows Containers. (Docker v4.9.0)
What I did was to change the following in the settings.json:
"useWindowsContainers": true,
"wslEngineEnabled": true,
Also set security on folder:
C:\ProgramData\Docker (I set "Everyone" full control.)
After that I used the "Switch to Windows Containers"-feature from the task-bar icon content menu
I tried Janne Rantala's method.
But the same problem occurs again after several days.
My final solution is to uninstall Docker Desktop, then download and run the installation file as an administrator.
Then the problem no longer appears again.
I was able to resolve this issue on my machine by installing the Linux kernel update package as described in the Microsoft guide
I have been having some Docker setting up troubles for a fair amount of time. I think I had to just make sure I removed all references of Docker. After buying Windows 10 pro I still had issues, I did have to look into the following folders:
C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\Temp\Docker
C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Docker
I also deleted the Docker file in my programfiles folder
Navigated to said file and deleted Docker files.
Used the docker installer, checkboxes (to use wsl2).
I was faicing the same issue and resolved. I have just open Microsoft Store application and after that opened the docker and its working fine. This is wired but sharing this so it might helps someone.
I solved this issue by enabling the windows feature "Windows Hypervisor Platform" and restarting my computer.
I installed Docker Desktop v4.16.2
I have an issue with running the Docker Desktop on my Windows 10 PC. After trying to run it I got an error:
Docker failed to initialize - Docker Desktop is shutting down
I already tried reinstalling (as admin), restarting PC, restarting docker services, removing content from .../AppData/Local/Docker and .../AppData/Roaming/Docker folders, but still receiving the same error message.
Does anyone have an idea how can I fix it?
Thank you a lot!
Simply local Appdata on your windows box, go to Roaming->Docker and delete the settings.json file. Restart docker and you will be fine.
Appdata can be located at this path: C:\Users\LifeIsGood\AppData\Roaming\Docker
NB. LifeisGood is my username
Downgrade to the older version solved my issue
You can try uninstalling docker and deleting
/Users/AppData/Local/Docker
/Users/AppData/Roaming/Docker
C:/Program Files/Docker
C:/ProgramData/Docker
Reinstalling Docker
However, what worked for me ultimately was deleting .docker in /Users folder and restarting docker.
I get that a lot on my laptop. I restart the "Hyper-V Host Compute Service" in Services. When that has restarted, I can start Docker Desktop.
I haven't found a permanent fix.
I had the same issue while starting the "Linux container" but windows container was working fine.
After trying All the possible methods to make docker desktop work, In case that is not worked then try this one. This one worked for me.
Please make sure to use older version of docker desktop ( mine is 4.4)
In docker desktop,
Go to settings --> General --> Use the WSL 2 based engine
Where If that check box turned On, Just Turn that off.
I am new to Docker (just about a week) and am trying to get Docker Desktop 3.3.1 to work. I foolishly deleted some files in the Docker directory, and now cannot uninstall the application. I have stopped it and unregistered it using wsl, but when I go to the Apps & features Settings window and click Uninstall, it just hangs with a blank Uninstall window.
However, when I try to reinstall Docker Desktop 3.3.1, I get the following message: "Existing installation is up to date" but still see the empty C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker directory.
I tried to delete the registry key at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Docker Desktop but I get *"Cannot delete Docker Desktop: Error while deleting key."
Is there a "fix" I can download to repair this installation, or is there a way to keep the uninstallation from "hanging"? Since I can't do anything with Docker Desktop until this is fixed, I am using Docker for Windows. I am not sure that Docker for Windows has the capabilities and features I need. I would appreciate any help I can get.
There was a key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall called “Docker for Windows.” I deleted it and all of its sub-keys and the installation then went to completion.
Hello I got new existing projects and using docker.
The problem is my docker desktop app always in Docker Engine starting..., but in my icon it's already show Docker Desktop is running.
running on windows 10🙏
Just close docker desktop app and then open it up again, it will run normally again
Had the same issue running Docker Desktop 3.2.2.
Fixed by downloading Docker Desktop 3.3.0 (https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/)
In some cases the following method works:
open cmd as admin
enter net stop winnat
start or restart docker desktop
enter net start winnat
Here is my solution.
Run the following two lines of commands inside PowerShell.
First Exit docker hub desktop, then run these commands in PowerShell:
wsl --unregister docker-desktop
wsl --unregister docker-desktop-data
Note: It should be noted that this removes all docker containers and data. (WLS: Unregisters the distribution and deletes the root filesystem.)
Suddennly i opened my laptop and started Docker, it was displaying only "Docker desktop starting" and stuck here for long time. I tried to delete settings.json(auto created on starting docker again) at \AppData\Roaming\Docker
but nothing worked.
So, i simply restarted my laptop undoing all changes, and this time after few mins Docker desktop started successfully.
When I check, I was using the latest version so downgrade the Desktop version 4 to version 3.
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/previous-versions/3.x-windows/
summary - Try with a different version other than the latest one.
Hope this helps !!!
version 4.16.2 must be updated immediately to 4.16.3
open update to latest window and read the update cause:
Fixed Docker Desktop failing to start...
It couldn't be updated, so uninstall and install it again.
Rebooting fixed the issue for me.
I'm trying to uninstall Docker Desktop (it doesn't launch) so that i can reinstall it again, I have tried updating it , It keeps telling me that i have the latest Docker Desktop
I Found the solution, and of course it involves the Windows Registry.
There was a key in Windows Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall called “Docker Desktop.”
I deleted it and all of its sub-keys and the Docker installation then went to completion.
Win + R
services.msc
Stop Docker Desktop Service
Uninstall Docker
See: https://github.com/docker/for-win/issues/7489#issuecomment-757835075
Delete the contents of C:\Program Files\Docker and download a fresh Docker installer
Before you uninstall ensure you stop Docker Desktop Service on windows Service manager.
The steps are as follows:
Hit the Windows Key then type Services
Select Run as administrator
Look for Docker Desktop Service -> Right click -> Stop
Proceed with normal uninstall of the Docker Desktop from the programs and features list.
Happy Uninstall
Closed the window, downloaded a new version from the official website, then installed again. When asked if I wanted to replace the old version with the new one, I answered "Yes" and everything went fine.
The uninstaller requires Hyper-V to be installed, when having used that.
One has to uninstall Docker Desktop first and then can uninstall Hyper-V.
Try to restart your PC. Then try to uninstall again.
I had the same problem on my working laptop and I had to manually delete all the regestry keys (win + r, then type in regedit) and the whole folder in C:\Program Files.
After that I had no issues and Docker Desktop completely disappeared in Apps