How to install Docker on Windows?

1 year ago
Olivia Parker
1 minute

There are two main ways to install Docker on Windows: using Docker Desktop or using Docker Toolbox. Here are the specific steps:

Using Docker Desktop (compatible with Windows 10 Professional and higher versions):

  1. Download the installation package for Docker Desktop from the official Docker website (https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop).
  2. Double click on the installation package and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  3. After installation is complete, launch Docker Desktop.

Using Docker Toolbox (compatible with Windows 7 or Windows 10 Home edition):

  1. Go to the official Docker website at https://www.docker.com/products/docker-toolbox to download the installation package for Docker Toolbox.
  2. Double click on the installation package and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Additional components may need to be installed during the process.
  3. After the installation is completed, launch Docker Toolbox.

Regardless of how you install Docker, you will see the Docker icon in the system tray after it is launched. You can click on the icon to manage Docker containers and images.

Before installing Docker, make sure that your Windows system meets the system requirements of Docker, such as enabling virtualization features.

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