I'm having a tough time getting Docker Desktop to start the Docker Engine on my Lenovo TP412UA Vivobook Flip 14 running Windows 11. My laptop has 8GB RAM, and I've checked to make sure it isn't using more than that when trying to start Docker. I have Hyper-V disabled and have enabled the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the Virtual Machine Platform, and the Windows Hypervisor Platform, as I'm using WSL2 instead of Hyper-V for Docker. I've also confirmed that WSL is working fine by checking that Ubuntu is operational. Docker Desktop isn't set to start on boot, so I manually try to run it, but I can't get past the "Starting the Docker Engine" screen.
Here are some of the fixes I've attempted:
- Unregistering docker-desktop and docker-desktop-data with `wsl --unregister`
- Terminating docker-desktop processes with `wsl --terminate`
- Killing all Docker processes (it won't stop from the tray icon)
- Uninstalling and reinstalling Docker Desktop
- Deleting Docker-related folders in the user profile and appdata
- Running Docker Desktop as an administrator
- Switching to Windows containers, but it hasn't helped either.
Is there anything else I can try? What logs should I check for potential issues? Could it be stuck downloading image layers or something?
Thanks for any help!
3 Answers
You might want to try running the `dockerd` command in a console to see what output you're getting. Also, don't forget to check the Windows Event Viewer logs under 'Application'; it might give you insights into what’s going wrong.
Going with a Linux VM is definitely the way to go. It's often easier to troubleshoot issues on Linux, and you can take snapshots before you make major changes, allowing you to restore quickly if something goes wrong. You can run it on an external drive too!
Honestly, I’d suggest skipping Docker Desktop altogether. If you set up a VM using something like VirtualBox with Linux, it usually runs better and gives you easier backup and restoration options. Plus, you can move your containers more easily.
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