SOLVED: Docker Stuck in Starting Mode

In this video, we're looking at Docker not starting on Windows 11. You will usually see "Docker Desktop starting..." on the screen, but nothing changes. The solution I found was posted by Yavuz Yoldaş on Stackoverflow and the link is below.

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Video Notes:

Lines and Commands used:

Run Powershell as Admin and run the below commands (remove quotes)
"net start vmcompute"
"wsl --set-default-version 2"

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[kshitizmiglani]

This works. A solution that works in minutes when you have spent days already over the issue. Mixed feelings :'). Many thanks.

[LordMackus]

This is great guide!
I waited couple of minutes for Docker to start, and nothing, it was stuck. I just opened the video, and barely two seconds in the Docker finally started!

[alamutukhalid]

Two days i've been trying to work get this to work, i ran basic docker commands like 'docker info', 'docker version' and i was getting a 'internal server errror' error message. I'm so happy it's finally worlking now. Thank you so much.

[bayjanoff]

This really helped me to solve the issue with Docker forever starting. Thank you so much for this guided solution!
Docker started and running! 🤩🥳

[lucasplacido]

It worked !! thanks bro. Great video, straight to the point

[MarioLopez-eutj]

The net start vmcompute and wsl --set-default-version 2 commands are needed to be run every windows start ? even if is a virtual desktop windows ?

[_the_dare_devil_]

I confirm that it works (Win 11).
I just managed to run Docker thanks to this instruction.
Thanks, mate! ; )

[capobvs]

Thanks! Big respect, the solution worked. It’s a shame that this is not written in the official Docker documentation (although it should be)

[kRyCiS__Cryptoverse]

Thanks a lot. Was stuck with this issue for a long time. Your solution resolved it.

[adamgontarz]

net start vmcompute throws an error: System error 1068 has occurred.
The dependency service or group failed to start.

[tiorontoron]

it works, this mans a legend! no bs, no fluff, a true man of the people, a hero to those in need!

[mumbereausbel]

Wow, straight to the point and it has worked. Thanks mate

[udaramanula]

Problem sloved for me! Thanks for the clear explanation!

[savindersingh]

Thanks brother,
It solved my problem. I did all the steps mentioned in the video then uninstalling docker and then again installing it and it worked

[QuickScalper]

excellent video bro. it works like charm

[gymnemesis]

Worked like a charm, tks for showing!

[lauralichti]

Did not fix mine. Had it running for a year restarted server and now i face this issue. windows server 22 docker 4.20.0 "engine starting" Any ideas?

[miguelangeldiaz]

This solve my issue after 2 days searching for solutions. Thanks!

[kalyankumard]

Thanks for efforts, It is working for me.

[artiomsevciuc]

For docker version 24.0.6 and windows 10 it worked, thank you.