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A way to uninstall Docker Desktop from your computer

This page contains complete information on how to remove Docker Desktop for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Docker Inc.. More information on Docker Inc. can be found here. Docker Desktop is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker directory, regulated by the user's choice. Docker Desktop's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop Installer.exe. The application's main executable file occupies 1.65 MB (1734312 bytes) on disk and is named Docker Desktop.exe.

Docker Desktop installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 938.57 MB (984157120 bytes) on disk.

  • Docker Desktop Installer.exe (387.83 MB)
  • Docker Desktop.exe (1.65 MB)
  • DockerCli.exe (28.17 KB)
  • InstallerCli.exe (25.70 KB)
  • Docker Desktop.exe (100.17 MB)
  • winpty-agent.exe (772.20 KB)
  • pagent.exe (56.71 KB)
  • com.docker.backend.exe (15.86 MB)
  • com.docker.diagnose.exe (11.57 MB)
  • com.docker.isowrap.exe (19.04 MB)
  • com.docker.license.exe (8.56 MB)
  • com.docker.localhost-forwarder.exe (8.59 MB)
  • com.docker.proxy.exe (32.14 MB)
  • com.docker.wsl-distro-proxy.exe (26.20 MB)
  • docker.exe (38.03 MB)
  • dockerd.exe (56.75 MB)
  • vpnkit-bridge.exe (4.41 MB)
  • vpnkit.exe (23.84 MB)
  • com.docker.cli.exe (51.76 MB)
  • docker-compose.exe (9.43 MB)
  • docker-credential-desktop.exe (9.53 MB)
  • docker-credential-wincred.exe (2.70 MB)
  • kubectl.exe (41.37 MB)
  • notary.exe (8.91 MB)
  • docker-app.exe (32.42 MB)
  • docker-buildx.exe (34.66 MB)
  • docker-mutagen.exe (12.28 MB)
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This info is about Docker Desktop version 2.3.0.5 only. You can find here a few links to other Docker Desktop releases:

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When planning to uninstall Docker Desktop you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Docker Desktop from your PC:
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\com.docker.service
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker.Backend.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\HttpOverStream.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\HttpOverStream.NamedPipe.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\HttpOverStream.Server.Owin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Microsoft.Owin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Microsoft.Owin.Hosting.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Owin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.Net.Http.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.Net.Http.Formatting.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.ValueTuple.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.Web.Http.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\System.Web.Http.Owin.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Docker\vm-config\docker-desktop.conf
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Docker Desktop Installer(1).exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Docker Desktop Installer.exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Docker Desktop.exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\0tjhptig.yvy\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\2b1wn5gn.3sg\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\2ibxyetp.3q5\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\30boxcl3.qk2\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\3rshexqi.jzw\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\4022a24x.rmz\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\gj2oznkv.5c2\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\hkhywrsm.5th\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\ix3xeu2a.3zr\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\og5yyhwa.1xr\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\t4ipgrtl.ty1\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\tlzimyi3.405\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\uggafr0u.3hb\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\ux5syztq.sud\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Code Cache\js\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cookies
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\GPUCache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\GPUCache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\GPUCache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\GPUCache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\GPUCache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\log.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Network Persistent State
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Session Storage\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Session Storage\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Session Storage\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Session Storage\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Session Storage\MANIFEST-000001

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Docker Inc.\Docker Desktop
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer(1)_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer(1)_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Docker Desktop

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\com.docker.service\ImagePath


A way to erase Docker Desktop from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Docker Desktop is an application offered by the software company Docker Inc.. Frequently, computer users decide to uninstall this application. This is difficult because doing this by hand takes some experience related to removing Windows programs manually. The best QUICK procedure to uninstall Docker Desktop is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Docker Desktop or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Docker Desktop". The Docker Desktop app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Docker Desktop in the list of programs, some information about the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Docker Desktop, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Docker Desktop.
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8. After removing Docker Desktop, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Docker Desktop which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Docker Desktop with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Docker Desktop supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2020-09-15 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-09-15 19:29:41.550