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Quick Answer: How to Install Docker on Windows?

Sarah Jenkins • • 8 min read
Quick Answer: How to Install Docker on Windows?
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Installation

  • Download Docker.
  • Double-click InstallDocker.msi to run the installer.
  • Follow the Install Wizard: accept the license, authorize the installer, and proceed with the install.
  • Click Finish to launch Docker.
  • Docker starts automatically.

Can Docker be used on Windows?

Because the Docker Engine daemon uses Linux-specific kernel features, you can’t run Docker Engine natively on Windows. Instead, you must use the Docker Machine command, docker-machine , to create and attach to a small Linux VM on your machine. This VM hosts Docker Engine for you on your Windows system.

Can we install Docker on Windows 10?

The Docker Desktop for Windows installer enables Hyper-V for you, if needed, and restarts your machine. However, you can still use docker-machine to manage remote VMs. System Requirements: Windows 10 64bit: Pro, Enterprise or Education (1607 Anniversary Update, Build 14393 or later).

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.