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Install Docker on Window

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1) Install WSL 2 (if not install yet)

  • Window 11: already have WSL 2

  • Window 10 and below: Open PowerShell with Administrator role and run

wsl --install
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2) Install Docker Desktop

  • Access this URL
  • Choose “Download for Windows (WSL 2)”
  • Download and install everything you need
  • After installed, reboot your machine to get it done

3) Check docker version

Open Terminal and run

docker --version
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It will show something like Docker version x.x.x, build ....

4) Run and test docker

Open Terminal and run

docker run hello-world
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If everything work fine, you'll see

Hello from Docker!
This message shows that your installation appears to be working correctly

Now you can start your journey with Docker!
Happy Coding.

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