INSTALL_DOCKER.md

Docker Installation Guide for Windows

Install Docker Desktop for Windows

1. Download Docker Desktop

   • Go to: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/
   • Download Docker Desktop for Windows
   • Run the installer as Administrator

2. System Requirements

   • Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Build 15063 or later)
   • Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro
   • WSL 2 feature enabled
   • Virtualization enabled in BIOS

3. Enable WSL 2

   # Run in PowerShell as Administrator
   dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
   dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart

4. Restart your computer

5. Install WSL 2 Linux kernel

   • Download: https://wslstorestorage.blob.core.windows.net/wslblob/wsl_update_x64.msi
   • Install the package

6. Set WSL 2 as default

   wsl --set-default-version 2

7. Install Docker Desktop

   • Run the downloaded installer
   • Follow the setup wizard
   • Enable "Use WSL 2 based engine"

8. Verify Installation

   docker --version
   docker-compose --version

After Installation

Once Docker is installed, you can run:

python start_system.py