Docker forever in "Docker is starting.." at Windows task

Question

I have installed a Docker stable version, and it took forever to start. Until now I have not seen the notification showing Docker is running. I can only see the Docker icon at the taskbar, showing Docker is starting.

I am running on Windows 10 Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, supporting virtualization.

Answer 1

Thanks to https://github.com/docker/for-win/issues/7050, you should just simply run these two lines of commands inside powerShell: First Exit docker hub desktop, then run these commands in PowerShell:

wsl --unregister docker-desktop wsl --unregister docker-desktop-data 

Important Note: As @ Nachtalb said "I think it should be noted that this removes all docker containers and data. (WLS: Unregisters the distribution and deletes the root filesystem.)"