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Installing Docker Desktop on Windows 10 and 11

Explore the step-by-step process to install Docker Desktop on Windows 10 and 11. Understand the system requirements such as 64-bit OS, hardware virtualization, and enabling WSL 2. Learn how to start Docker, switch between Linux and Windows containers, and prepare your system to run Docker commands effectively.

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Windows prerequisite

Docker Desktop on Windows requires the following:

  • 64-bit version of Windows 10/11

  • Hardware virtualization support must be enabled in your system’s BIOS

  • WSL 2 ...