# Windows

### **Prerequisites**

* Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Build 16299 or later)
* Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro
* Ensure your system supports Hyper-V and Containers features (enable virtualization technology in BIOS).

### **Installation Steps**

**1.Download Docker Desktop for Windows**

* Go to the Docker official download page.
* Download the Docker Desktop installer for Windows.

**2.Run the Installer**

* Double-click the downloaded installer to start the installation.
* In the setup wizard, ensure "Install required components" is checked.
* Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

**3.Start Docker Desktop**

* After installation, start Docker Desktop.
* Once Docker Desktop is running, a Docker icon will appear in the taskbar.

**4.Verify Installation**

* Open Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell.
* Enter the following command to check the Docker version:

  <pre class="language-bash" data-title="Copy code"><code class="lang-bash">docker --version
  </code></pre>

**5.Configure WSL 2 Backend (Optional)**

* Open Docker Desktop settings, select "Use the WSL 2 based engine".
* Follow the prompts to install and configure the WSL 2 backend.