I started up Docker this morning without any issues, but about five minutes in, it unexpectedly closed. Now, I can't get it to start again. I'm receiving an 'Internal Server Error' for the API route and version, along with this message: 'check if the server supports the requested API version.' Normally, I don't close Docker; I just run `wsl --shutdown`, which closes everything. I tried using `docker-compose up -d nginx mysql`, but I'm still getting the same error. I've restarted my computer, and trying `docker compose down` or `docker compose restart` didn't work either. What steps can I take to fix this problem?
5 Answers
You could try running `docker system prune -f` to clean up any unused data. Sometimes leftover artifacts can cause problems that prevent Docker from starting properly.
I ran into something similar, and it was related to my use of WSL2 on Windows. After an unexpected shutdown, some of my containers wouldn't start either. Might be worth checking if your containers are facing a similar issue.
It seems like you might have a version mismatch between your Docker client and the Docker daemon. That could definitely cause these kinds of issues. Try checking if there are any updates available for Docker or consider reinstalling it if the problem persists.
If it keeps crashing, look into the containers with device dependencies, like those using `/dev/dri/`. Make sure you comment those out if your hardware doesn't allow for passthrough in WSL. That can be a quick fix if you're struggling with GPU-related setups.
I had similar crashing issues after a Windows update. My Docker wouldn't run no matter what I did. Ultimately, I reinstalled Docker, which solved the problem, but I lost access to a lot of my containers and images. Just a heads-up to back up important data.
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