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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Install Docker Desktop from the Microsoft Store on Windows |
| 3 | +description: Install Docker Desktop for Windows through the Microsoft Store. Understand its update behavior and limitations. |
| 4 | +keywords: microsoft store, windows, docker desktop, install, deploy, configure, admin, mdm, intune, winget |
| 5 | +tags: [admin] |
| 6 | +weight: 30 |
| 7 | +--- |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +You can deploy Docker Desktop for Windows through the [Microsoft app store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp8cbj40xlbwkx?hl=en-GB&gl=GB). |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +The Microsoft Store version of Docker Desktop provides the same functionality as the standard installer but has a different update behavior depending on whether your developers install it themselves or if installation is handled by an MDM tool such as Intune. This is described in the following section. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Choose the installation method that best aligns with your environment's requirements and management practices. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## Update behavior |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +### Developer-managed installations |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +For developers who install Docker Desktop directly: |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- The Microsoft Store does not automatically update Win32 apps like Docker Desktop for most users. |
| 22 | +- Only a subset of users (approximately 20%) may receive update notifications on the Microsoft Store page. |
| 23 | +- Most users must manually check for and apply updates within the Store. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### Intune-managed installations |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +In environments managed with Intune: |
| 28 | +- Intune checks for updates approximately every 8 hours. |
| 29 | +- When a new version is detected, Intune triggers a `winget` upgrade. |
| 30 | +- If appropriate policies are configured, updates can occur automatically without user intervention. |
| 31 | +- Updates are handled by Intune's management infrastructure rather than the Microsoft Store itself. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +## WSL considerations |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +Docker Desktop for Windows integrates closely with WSL. When updating Docker Desktop installed from the Microsoft Store: |
| 36 | +- Make sure you have quit Docker Desktop and that it is no longer running so updates can complete successfully |
| 37 | +- In some environments, virtual hard disk (VHDX) file locks may prevent the update from completing. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +## Recommendations for Intune management |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +If using Intune to manage Docker Desktop for Windows: |
| 42 | +- Ensure your Intune policies are configured to handle application updates |
| 43 | +- Be aware that the update process uses WinGet APIs rather than direct Store mechanisms |
| 44 | +- Consider testing the update process in a controlled environment to verify proper functionality |
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