Laptop unable to open Docker

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Docker Desktop won't open or is stuck on "Starting".

Symptoms
  • Stuck on starting
  • App crash
  • No response
Possible Causes
  • WSL 2 issue
  • Hyper-V issue
  • Permissions

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Update WSL 2

Ensure you have the latest kernel.

2

Restart Docker Service

Can fix starting issues.

3

Reinstall Docker

Download and install fresh.

When to See a Technician

Docker launch issues are often WSL 2 or Hyper-V related.

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