Docker Desktop

How to uninstall Docker Desktop from your PC

You can find on this page details on how to remove Docker Desktop for Windows. The Windows version was developed by Docker Inc.. Further information on Docker Inc. can be seen here. Docker Desktop is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker directory, depending on the user's decision. Docker Desktop's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop Installer.exe. Docker Desktop's primary file takes about 6.26 MB (6559088 bytes) and is called Docker Desktop.exe.

The following executables are contained in Docker Desktop. They occupy 1.32 GB (1416926352 bytes) on disk.

• courgette64.exe (1.65 MB)
• Docker Desktop Installer.exe (7.41 MB)
• Docker Desktop.exe (6.26 MB)
• DockerCli.exe (20.88 MB)
• InstallerCli.exe (46.86 KB)
• Docker Desktop.exe (180.13 MB)
• winpty-agent.exe (310.86 KB)
• com.docker.admin.exe (32.60 MB)
• com.docker.askpass.exe (10.03 MB)
• com.docker.backend.exe (167.20 MB)
• com.docker.build.exe (80.51 MB)
• com.docker.dev-envs.exe (12.59 MB)
• com.docker.diagnose.exe (47.12 MB)
• Docker desktop.exe (20.86 MB)
• dockerd.exe (68.33 MB)
• compose-bridge.exe (20.67 MB)
• docker-compose.exe (72.04 MB)
• docker-credential-desktop.exe (21.08 MB)
• docker-credential-ecr-login.exe (7.20 MB)
• docker-credential-wincred.exe (2.02 MB)
• docker.exe (39.70 MB)
• extension-admin.exe (13.59 MB)
• hub-tool.exe (14.05 MB)
• kubectl.exe (56.14 MB)
• docker-ai.exe (34.45 MB)
• docker-buildx.exe (65.08 MB)
• docker-cloud.exe (52.73 MB)
• docker-debug.exe (18.56 MB)
• docker-desktop.exe (17.41 MB)
• docker-dev.exe (13.86 MB)
• docker-extension.exe (18.94 MB)
• docker-init.exe (18.12 MB)
• docker-mcp.exe (23.99 MB)
• docker-model.exe (18.47 MB)
• docker-sbom.exe (20.61 MB)
• docker-scout.exe (72.84 MB)
• com.docker.llama-server.exe (1.75 MB)
• com.docker.nv-gpu-info.exe (43.73 KB)

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The current page applies to Docker Desktop version 4.41.2 alone. For more Docker Desktop versions please click below:

• 2.2.3.0
• 3.5.1
• 4.20.1
• 3.5.2
• 4.33.0
• 4.34.2
• 4.25.1
• 4.31.0
• 4.36.0
• 4.39.0
• 4.1.0
• 2.3.7.0
• 4.40.0
• 4.15.0
• 3.6.0
• 4.20.0
• 4.7.0
• 3.2.0
• 4.14.1
• 4.16.3
• 4.28.0
• 2.1.3.0
• 4.22.1
• 4.27.2
• 4.17.0
• 2.3.0.1
• 2.0.5.0
• 4.11.0
• 4.10.1
• 2.2.0.4
• 2.3.2.1
• 2.1.6.1
• 2.3.6.2
• 4.24.2
• 3.5.0
• 4.11.1
• 4.21.1
• 2.0.0.081
• 4.33.1
• 4.8.1
• 2.3.3.2
• 2.0.0.082
• 4.8.0
• 3.3.2
• 2.1.0.3
• 4.34.0
• 3.3.1
• 4.30.0
• 2.1.0.0
• 2.5.0.0
• 2.2.2.0
• 4.8.2
• 4.4.3
• 4.18.0
• 4.4.4
• 4.0.1
• 4.5.0
• 2.1.4.0
• 4.34.3
• 2.4.0.0
• 4.26.1
• 4.23.0
• 3.0.4
• 4.38.0
• 4.5.1
• 2.3.0.4
• 3.4.0
• 2.3.5.1
• 4.3.2
• 4.19.0
• 4.17.1
• 2.2.0.3
• 4.16.2
• 4.21.0
• 3.0.0
• 4.22.0
• 2.3.0.0
• 2.3.0.3
• 2.0.1.0
• 4.34.1
• 4.14.0
• 3.3.3
• 2.5.0.1
• 4.3.0
• 2.3.0.5
• 4.13.0
• 2.3.1.0
• 2.1.5.0
• 3.3.0
• 4.35.0
• 4.7.1
• 2.3.3.1
• 4.24.0
• 4.42.0
• 4.26.0
• 2.0.0.2
• 2.0.0.078
• 3.2.1
• 2.3.6.0
• 2.1.0.5

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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:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\docker-desktop

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Docker Desktop:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Docker\log\host\Docker Desktop.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Docker\log\host\Docker Desktop.exe.stderr.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Docker\log\host\Docker Desktop.exe.stdout.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Docker\log\host\docker-desktop.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\bugsnag\9ef67c9fd6adc9eeed1c555e857a4eb3\device.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\bugsnag\9ef67c9fd6adc9eeed1c555e857a4eb3\last-run-info.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\Cache_Data\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\Cache_Data\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\Cache_Data\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\Cache_Data\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Cache\Cache_Data\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Code Cache\js\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Code Cache\wasm\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnGraphiteCache\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnGraphiteCache\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnGraphiteCache\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnGraphiteCache\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnGraphiteCache\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnWebGPUCache\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnWebGPUCache\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnWebGPUCache\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnWebGPUCache\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\DawnWebGPUCache\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\feedback-history.json
• 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\harmonia-new-product-dialog.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\install-state.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local State
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local Storage\leveldb\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local Storage\leveldb\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local Storage\leveldb\LOCK
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local Storage\leveldb\LOG
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Local Storage\leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Network\Cookies
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Network\Network Persistent State
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Network\NetworkDataMigrated
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Network\Trust Tokens
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\notifications.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\persisted-state.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Preferences
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\projects-local.json
• 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
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Shared Dictionary\cache\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\Shared Dictionary\db
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\SharedStorage
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\versions.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker Desktop\window-management.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Docker\unleash-v2-docker-desktop.json

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\docker-desktop
• 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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Docker Desktop
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\docker-desktop

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\resources\Docker Desktop.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\com.docker.service\ImagePath

A way to remove Docker Desktop from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Docker Desktop is an application released by the software company Docker Inc.. Frequently, computer users decide to uninstall it. This can be troublesome because removing this manually takes some knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK manner to uninstall Docker Desktop is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





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

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Scroll 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 app will be found very quickly. After you select Docker Desktop in the list , the following data regarding the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding Docker Desktop, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Docker Desktop.


8. After uninstalling Docker Desktop, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Docker Desktop that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Docker Desktop with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

This page 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 page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Docker Desktop in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.