1. Information

2. Linux

3. Windows

  • Note: A WSL instance called docker-desktop will be created in the C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Docker\wsl folder.

  • Run the Docker Desktop Installer-4.55.0.213807.exe file with administrative privileges.

  • Check Use WSL2 instead of Hyper-V (recommended).

  • Optional: Check Allow Windows Containers to be used with this installation.

  • Uncheck Add shortcut to desktop.

  • Click OK.

  • Note: Close all open apps and programs gracefully as clicking on the Close and log out button closes them automatically.

  • Click Close and log out.

  • Log off from Windows.

  • Log on to Windows.

3.1. Configuration

  • Add a standard user to the docker-users group.

    • Open Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) with administrative privileges.

    • Double-click on the Groups> docker-users group.

    • Click Add.

    • Type the name of the standard user.

    • Click Check Names.

    • Click OK.

    • Click Apply.

    • Click OK.

    • Quit Local Users and Groups.