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How to uninstall Docker Desktop from your system

Docker Desktop is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It is made by Docker Inc.. Further information on Docker Inc. can be found here. Docker Desktop is normally set up in the C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker directory, however this location may differ a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. Docker Desktop's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\Docker Desktop Installer.exe. The program's main executable file has a size of 1.57 MB (1644728 bytes) on disk and is named Docker Desktop.exe.

Docker Desktop installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 1.46 GB (1562352168 bytes) on disk.

  • Docker Desktop Installer.exe (914.45 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 (100.06 MB)
  • pagent.exe (55.73 KB)
  • com.docker.backend.exe (22.03 MB)
  • com.docker.diagnose.exe (16.53 MB)
  • com.docker.isowrap.exe (26.96 MB)
  • com.docker.license.exe (11.88 MB)
  • com.docker.localhost-forwarder.exe (11.90 MB)
  • com.docker.proxy.exe (49.65 MB)
  • com.docker.wsl-distro-proxy.exe (38.87 MB)
  • dockerd.exe (59.22 MB)
  • vpnkit-bridge.exe (6.11 MB)
  • vpnkit.exe (23.84 MB)
  • docker-compose.exe (11.89 MB)
  • docker-credential-desktop.exe (13.23 MB)
  • docker-credential-wincred.exe (2.70 MB)
  • docker.exe (55.54 MB)
  • kubectl.exe (41.46 MB)
  • notary.exe (8.91 MB)
  • docker-app.exe (35.06 MB)
  • docker-buildx.exe (38.00 MB)
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This web page is about Docker Desktop version 2.2.0.0 only. For more Docker Desktop versions please click below:

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

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(v2.2.0.4).exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Docker Desktop Installer.exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\5erqkiop.y2m\Docker Desktop Installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\5odc0dom.oqc\Docker Desktop Installer.exe

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer(v2_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Docker Desktop Installer(v2_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


How to uninstall Docker Desktop from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Docker Desktop is a program released by the software company Docker Inc.. Some users try to uninstall this application. This is hard because deleting this by hand requires some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE 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 on your Windows system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

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


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


5. All the applications existing on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Docker Desktop or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Docker Desktop". The Docker Desktop program will be found very quickly. When you select Docker Desktop in the list , the following information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Docker Desktop, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Docker Desktop.
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8. After uninstalling Docker Desktop, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Docker Desktop which have been left behind will be detected 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 registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Docker Desktop by Docker Inc. is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Docker Desktop supposing 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.

2020-01-22 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-01-22 14:41:46.030