# Install Docker Desktop on Windows — Install interactively

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## Knowledge

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Download the installer using the download button at the top of the page, or from the release notes.

Double-click Docker Desktop Installer.exe to run the installer. The installer will ask which installation mode you prefer. Choosing per-user installs to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\DockerDesktop and requires no administrator privileges. Choosing all users will prompt for elevation.

&gt; [!NOTE] &gt; &gt;If you want to switch installation mode at a later date, you need to uninstall and reinstall Docker Desktop.

When prompted, select your backend on the Configuration page: Use WSL 2 instead of Hyper-V for WSL 2, or leave it unselected for Hyper-V. You can switch to Docker VMM after installation from Settings &gt; General.

Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to authorize the installer and proceed with the installation.

When the installation is successful, select Close to complete the installation process.

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