Troubleshooting
After starting Docker Desktop you may be prompted to update the WSL Kernel version:
In such a case, a Windows update is required. First, close the Docker Desktop prompt above to ensure the correct installation of the update (otherwise Docker Desktop is still running in the background).
Windows 10
Open the Windows Settings and click on the Update & Security tab...
Then, go to Advanced options...
... and turn on the option to Receive updates for other Microsoft products...
...then go back and check for updates. If an update appears for the Windows Subsystem for Linux, install it, then restart Docker Desktop.
Note that the option to install Microsoft updates may be locked by your organization's IT policy. If so, please contact your IT team to enable it as needed.
Windows 11
On Windows 11 the process is similar. In theWindows Settings, select Windows Updates and then Advanced options.
Then turn on the option to Receive updates for other Microsoft products.
Go back to the main update tab, and if an update appears for the Windows Subsystem for Linux, install it, then restart Docker Desktop.
As with Windows 10, the option to install updates for other Microsoft products may be locked by your organization's IT policy. Please check with your IT team to enable this option as needed.