Hey folks, I'm pretty new to Docker and I'm in a bit of a bind. I updated to version 4.43.1 two days ago after facing issues with the Docker engine not starting up. Everything seemed fine post-update, including the container I was working with. But today, when I opened Docker, my container list was completely empty!
I shut down my computer every night and didn't open Docker yesterday. Now, I want to pick up where I left off, but all my previous containers have vanished. I can create new containers, but they don't have my old data. The image I was using, Open WebUI, seems okay, but I'm worried I might've lost a lot of work because of this update.
I searched online but couldn't find anyone else who's had this problem. Here's a bit of info:
- Docker desktop version: Currently 4.43.2, unsure of the previous version.
- Docker version: 28.3.2, build 578ccf6
- OS: Windows 10 Pro 22H2
So, how do I recover my missing container with all my data? Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
When you’re just starting out, it can feel frustrating, but it’s a good chance to learn! It sounds like you might need to rebuild your containers. I suggest getting familiar with Docker Compose; it helps keep things consistent. Also, using Docker CLI on WSL can be a smoother experience than Docker Desktop. If you're looking for a GUI alternative, try Portainer or Dockge.
You might want to try running `docker ps -a`. Your containers could still be there, but just stopped. You can restart them using `docker start`. If you weren't using volumes, you're about to learn the hard way why they are important! Good luck!
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