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Docker Desktop Not Responding on Windows 10 Pro Azure VM

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2025-04-02T04:34:59.1333333+00:00

Configured a Windows 10 Pro server on an Ev3 series (Standard E8s v3 with 8 vCPUs and 64 GiB memory) and installed Docker Desktop. Initially, Docker Desktop worked fine, but on subsequent attempts to open the app, it does not respond. Restarting the VM temporarily resolves the issue, but the problem recurs when opening Docker Desktop again. What could be causing this behavior on the Azure VM?

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  1. Molly Lu-MSFT 2,591 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-04-02T08:44:57.5333333+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A.

    Based on the description, I understand your question is related to Docker Desktop Not Responding on Windows 10 Pro Azure VM.

    Check your VM size supports nested virtualization. The Ev3 series should support it, but it's worth double-checking. Nested virtualization is necessary for Docker Desktop to run correctly on a VM.

    Check Trusted Launch is not enabled on your VM. Trusted Launch can disable virtualization inside the VM, which is required for Docker Desktop.

    Check if there are sufficient resources allocated to the VM. Docker Desktop can be resource-intensive, and insufficient resources might cause it to become unresponsive.

    Docker Desktop settings might also need adjustment. Check the settings are optimized for your VM environment. You can try resetting Docker Desktop to factory defaults and reconfiguring it.

    Check both Docker Desktop and your Windows 10 Pro server are up to date. Compatibility issues between different versions may cause problem.

    Have a nice day.

    Best Regards,

    Molly

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