error during connect: This error may indicate that the docker daemon is not running

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I am new to Docker and after writing docker version in cmd I got this error,

error during connect: This error may indicate that the docker daemon is not running.: Get "http://%2F%2F.%2Fpipe%2Fdocker_engine/v1.24/version": open //./pipe/docker_engine: The system cannot find the file specified.

I am facing the same issue, but trying to solve it in azure devops pipeline, do anyone has idea? — Vishal Chepuri, Feb 23 '23 at 13:42
Does this answer your question? [Docker cannot start on Windows](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/40459280/docker-cannot-start-on-windows) — ggorlen, Apr 23 '23 at 21:31

score 13 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 20 '23 at 23:59

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The following steps solved this problem:

Open cmd as administrator
Launch command: "C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\DockerCli.exe" -SwitchDaemon

edited Jan 20 '23 at 23:59

PeterJames

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answered Jun 02 '21 at 08:09

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How does this work? even the syntax is wrong for windows cmd – Fabio Magarelli Jul 13 '22 at 06:51
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The correct syntax is: `& 'C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\DockerCli.exe' -SwitchDaemon` – Fabio Magarelli Jul 13 '22 at 07:05

score 12 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 31 '21 at 12:20

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some times docker might be disabled from starting on boot or login so in the windows search bar or when clicking the WinKey and starting to type Dock... like showen in the picture below, Then press Enter to start the Docker Daemon

answered Aug 31 '21 at 12:20

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 01 '21 at 14:45

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Try running dockerd in a separate terminal and then try running this command.

To avoid doing this every time you can go to services -> find Docker -> select Startup Type as Automatic (Delayed) and reboot the machine.

answered Jun 01 '21 at 14:45

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 22 '22 at 07:52

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Simple Solution: Just open Powershell and type dockerd which will start the daemon and you shall be able to use the docker now without errors.

answered Jul 22 '22 at 07:52

Kumar

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jun 03 '21 at 06:00

On Windows, reason behind this issue is that Docker is not started. I tried couple of solution provided on multiple online portal to start it. What worked for me is:

In Docker Desktop if you are already logged in as a user, logout from there
Again login to docker desktop with docker account

When we login to docker account, it internally triggers the restart. So resulting if it's not started, it will start the docker for us.

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jul 19 '22 at 00:29

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I had this, but when I used a command shell elevated to Administrator, docker version was fine.

answered Jul 19 '22 at 00:29

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Jul 19 '22 at 07:52

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This error may indicate that the docker daemon is not running.: Get "http://%2F%2F.%2Fpipe%2Fdocker_engine/v1.24/containers/json": open //./pipe/docker_engine: The system cannot find the file specified.

this error in windows 10 step 1 pls install (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual#step-4---download-the-linux-kernel-update-package) Download the latest package: this link WSL2 Linux kernel update package for x64 machines

then restart then automatically running

answered Jul 19 '22 at 07:52

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Sep 04 '22 at 09:52

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In my case, I download the this github repo.MaxySpark

Closed all the application related to docker.
1.Click on docker.reg file in the downloaded repo.
2.Click on yes->yes->ok to merge.
3.Again open the Docker Toolbox and run docker run hello-world

answered Sep 04 '22 at 09:52

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score 0 · Answer 9 · edited Sep 08 '22 at 12:56

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Open cmd as administrator
Launch command: C:\Program Files\Docker\Docker\DockerCli.exe -SwitchDaemon

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answered Sep 04 '22 at 10:01

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Seems like a repost of https://stackoverflow.com/a/67801292/6243352 – ggorlen Apr 23 '23 at 21:27

score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Jan 08 '23 at 07:37

It simply means that your docker application is not running or you have not logged in to docker application, or docker desktop service is not running . 1: Just open Docker desktop application, login with docker credentials. 2: if already logged in and still getting this error, go to windows + r ==> and type 'services.msc', and restart the docker desktop service. All done.

score 0 · Answer 11 · edited Feb 01 '23 at 10:23

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It can be kernel problem: You need to update WSL2 Linux kernel update package for x64 machines

Follow this tutorial: https://linuxhint.com/resolve-docker-daemon-not-running/ and before execute "docker run hello-world" command, dont forget restart docker

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual

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answered Jan 29 '23 at 19:12

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score 0 · Answer 12 · answered Apr 18 '23 at 23:28

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What worked for me:

quit docker from the tray on the right hand bottom if it is running.
start docker using "Run as administrator"

answered Apr 18 '23 at 23:28

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