How to install docker in window 10

1. Verify System Requirements

Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

Windows Version: Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Build 1903 or later). Home edition users can install Docker Desktop but will need to enable WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux).

• Hardware Virtualization: Ensure virtualization is enabled in your BIOS/UEFI settings.

2. Download Docker Desktop

1. Go to the Docker Desktop download page.
2. Download the installer for Windows.

3. Install Docker Desktop

1. Run the downloaded installer (Docker Desktop Installer.exe).
2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions:
   • Accept the license agreement.
   • Ensure "Enable WSL 2 features" is checked.
   • Click Install.

4. Enable WSL 2 (if using Windows 10 Home or Pro)

Docker Desktop uses WSL 2 for its backend. Enable WSL 2 if it isn't already set up.

1. Enable the WSL feature:
   • Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

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     dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
     

2. Enable the Virtual Machine Platform feature:

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   dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart
   

3. Set WSL 2 as the default version:
   • After restarting your system, run:

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     wsl --set-default-version 2
     

4. Download and install the Linux Kernel update package:
   • Visit the WSL 2 kernel update page and install the update package.

5. Start Docker Desktop

1. Launch Docker Desktop from the Start Menu.
2. Complete the setup:
   • Docker Desktop will ask you to sign in to Docker Hub (optional).
   • It will also check for WSL 2 or Hyper-V configurations.

6. Verify Installation

1. Open a terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal).
2. Run the following command to check Docker is working:

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   docker --version
   

   Example output:

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   Docker version 24.0.5, build abc1234
   

3. Test Docker with the "hello-world" container:

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   docker run hello-world
   

   This command will download and run a test image, verifying that Docker is installed correctly.

7. Optional: Configure Docker Settings

You can configure Docker Desktop settings (e.g., resources like CPU, memory, and disk usage) from the Docker Desktop application:

1. Open Docker Desktop.
2. Go to Settings > Resources to adjust allocations.

8. Troubleshooting Tips

• If Docker fails to start:
  • Verify virtualization is enabled in your BIOS/UEFI.
  • Check if Hyper-V is enabled (required for older Windows builds):

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    dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Hyper-V /all /norestart
    

Let me know if you encounter any issues!