How to install Docker on Windows

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Service Desk

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When a request is made to install Docker

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Note: Docker Desktop requires Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Build 15063 or later) or Windows 11, and the WSL 2 feature (the installer will help you set this up if necessary).

1. Go to the Docker download page: https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/

2. Download Docker Desktop for Windows

• Click the “Download for Windows” button; the .exe installer will start downloading.

3. Run the installer

• Find the downloaded Docker Desktop Installer.exe and double-click it.

4. Follow the setup instructions

• Accept the terms and go through the prompts (the defaults are appropriate for most users).

• The installer will enable WSL 2 if needed (you may need to restart your computer).

5. Launch Docker Desktop

• Docker Desktop should start automatically. If not, search for “Docker” and open it.

• You may need to sign in or create a Docker Hub account (free and optional).

6. Wait for Docker to start (check the whale icon!)

• Look for the whale icon in the system tray (bottom-right of the screen). Wait until it says “Docker Desktop is running”.

7. Test Docker

• Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:

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  docker --version

• You should see the installed Docker version.

• Test running a container:

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  docker run hello-world