Docker Desktop
About Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop is Docker's official desktop application, and on Windows it installs everything needed to run containers in one go: Docker Engine, the CLI, Docker Compose, Docker Build and an optional Kubernetes cluster. It is the usual starting point for developers who build and debug containerized apps on a Windows PC.
The Windows edition supports several backends: WSL 2 by default, Hyper-V for all-users installs, and the beta Docker VMM. It can switch between Linux and Windows containers, the latter requiring Pro or Enterprise editions, and offers a per-user installation that needs no administrator rights. Docker Desktop is free for personal use, education, non-commercial open source and small businesses; larger companies need a paid subscription.
Key features
- Bundles Docker Engine, CLI, Compose and Build
- WSL 2, Hyper-V and Docker VMM (beta) backends
- Switch between Linux and Windows containers
- Per-user installation without admin rights
- GUI for containers, images and volumes
- Optional built-in Kubernetes
- Docker Scout image analysis
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
Visual Studio Code
Windows Terminal
Git for Windows
Changelog
FAQ
How do I download Docker Desktop?
The Quark Drive share for Docker Desktop is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is Docker Desktop free?
Docker Desktop license: 专有软件；个人、教育、非商业开源项目及小型企业免费，较大企业商用需付费订阅. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does Docker Desktop support?
This page offers Docker Desktop for Windows.
Is Docker Desktop from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.