Prerequisites

Docker system requirements and features may change without notice. For up-to-date information about system requirements and installation instructions, see: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/.

To effectively run Docker on a Windows system, the following prerequisites are required:

Operating system version:

You must use one of the following:

• Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (64-bit)

• Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)

Virtualization technology:

In your BIOS/UEFI settings, enable virtualization.

On Windows Pro/Enterprise/Education editions, enable Hyper-V.

Hardware requirements:

Your hardware should include:|

• A 64-bit processor equipped with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).

• At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB is recommended).

• Sufficient free disk space to accommodate images and containers.

Windows version and build:

Verify that your Windows version meets the minimum requirements specified for Docker Desktop. For more information, see https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/.

Windows subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2):

Install and enable WSL 2, which includes the necessary Linux kernel component.

Docker Desktop Installer:

Download the Docker Desktop installer from the official Docker website.