Docker stuck on "Docker is starting"

[kevni111]

• I have tried with the latest version of my channel (Stable or Edge)
• I have uploaded Diagnostics
• Diagnostics ID: 71668BE2-0083-4D6E-97ED-6E243CA9365D

Expected behavior

Docker status should change from starting to running

Actual behavior

Docker stuck at starting

Information

• macOS Version: 10.13.4

[antontukhvatulin]

I have the same problem on macOS 10.13.4.

Diagnostics ID: 41EBE209-31B8-4459-B42F-134623D514B0

[YRM64]

#2927 shares similarities to #482, 417, and #487.

And, I personally have experienced the exact same issue on MacOs 10.12.6, where Docker never ceased to finish starting.

#482 recommends a reset to factory default settings from the whale menu (for those that have access to the menu). If that doesn't work, then do a manual uninstall of Docker, and download the latest installer (for windows that installation website URL: https://docs.docker.com/Docker-for-windows/).

Guess what, this error also can occur if the Docker Daemon isn't running, which happened to be my case. Visual Studio Code alerted me to the fact that the daemon wasn't running. However, there are bugs out there that can also leave Docker in a frozen state of 'starting'.

Developers, I want to share with you some unique situations and challenges regarding this issue: @mmisztal1980 commented over a year ago, "it's impossible to use the "reset". All options in the "reset" pane are grayed out." And, he added that he had reinstalled Docker for windows "using the latest stable installer." "Same issue" (or same problem). He was asked to file a separate issue because he was told that his situation was unique. @mmisztal1980 responded, "I did, and it was closed out" (#487). He was then asked to:

• Disable the AV software and see now if Docker starts
• Revert to 1.12.6 from https://download.docker.com/win/stable/1.12.6.9655/InstallDocker.msi
• And, also 1.13.0 from here: https://download.docker.com/win/stable/1.13.0.9795/InstallDocker.msi

He was advised to try the above steps to troubleshoot Docker. Docker was still stuck after @mmisztal undergone even additional sets of troubleshooting steps, other than what is stated above. You would be surprised to know that MSFT had to be brought in to help troubleshoot why Docker would'nt start. The verbal exchanges between all participants makes for an interesting story of courage and determination (#482). The exchanges are a depiction of the dedication and hard work that goes into building applications, and the active participants who all come together to make it work.

As it turned out, it was a third party software zerotier responsible, and after the uninstallation of zerotier, Docker started. Each use case is unique, and should be evaluated, and tested despite the similarities to other case files. The provision of information by the development community always encourages testing based upon the uniqueness of each use case.

For all practical purposes, generic responses by the community could be prefaced with 'generally speaking', so as to encourage testing, troubleshooting, keeping adequate records, and backing up our machines, so as to not lose precious work, or valuable time.

To follow the dialogue(s) of all participants of #482, to ascertain the strength and courage it requires to work in the field, and to ascertain a profound appreciation for the work that we do together in the field of developing, building, and deploying applications, view #482 at docker/for-win#482 (comment).

Happy Coding!

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