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A way to uninstall Docker Desktop from your PC

This web page contains complete information on how to remove Docker Desktop for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Docker Inc.. Further information on Docker Inc. can be found here. Usually the Docker Desktop application is installed in the C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker folder, depending on the user's option during setup. The full uninstall command line for Docker Desktop is C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop Installer.exe. The application's main executable file is labeled Docker Desktop.exe and it has a size of 1.57 MB (1642168 bytes).

Docker Desktop is comprised of the following executables which take 1.38 GB (1479765328 bytes) on disk:

  • Docker Desktop Installer.exe (836.80 MB)
  • Docker Desktop.exe (1.57 MB)
  • Docker.Watchguard.exe (18.70 KB)
  • DockerCli.exe (26.19 KB)
  • InstallerCli.exe (22.20 KB)
  • Docker Desktop.exe (93.46 MB)
  • com.docker.backend.exe (15.71 MB)
  • com.docker.diagnose.exe (14.83 MB)
  • com.docker.isowrap.exe (26.86 MB)
  • com.docker.license.exe (11.77 MB)
  • com.docker.localhost-forwarder.exe (11.71 MB)
  • com.docker.proxy.exe (47.98 MB)
  • dockerd.exe (59.03 MB)
  • vpnkit.exe (23.84 MB)
  • docker-compose.exe (9.57 MB)
  • docker-credential-desktop.exe (13.07 MB)
  • docker-credential-wincred.exe (2.70 MB)
  • docker-machine.exe (32.87 MB)
  • docker.exe (55.53 MB)
  • kubectl.exe (41.54 MB)
  • notary.exe (8.91 MB)
  • docker-app.exe (35.06 MB)
  • docker-buildx.exe (37.99 MB)
  • lifecycle-controller-api.exe (30.34 MB)
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The current page applies to Docker Desktop version 2.1.0.3 only. You can find here a few links to other Docker Desktop versions:

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall Docker Desktop.

The files below were left behind on your disk by Docker Desktop when you uninstall it:
  • 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\fhih4apd.nko\Docker Desktop Installer.exe

Registry that is not cleaned:
  • 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

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop.exe.FriendlyAppName


How to remove Docker Desktop from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Docker Desktop is a program released by the software company Docker Inc.. Some users choose to uninstall this application. This is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some knowledge regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE practice to uninstall Docker Desktop is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





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

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Docker Desktop or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Docker Desktop". If it exists on your system the Docker Desktop program will be found automatically. Notice that after you select Docker Desktop in the list of apps, the following data about the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Docker Desktop, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Docker Desktop.
Uninstall Docker Desktop


8. After removing Docker Desktop, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Docker Desktop which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Docker Desktop using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Docker Desktop in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-09-23 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-09-23 17:33:38.307