In this video, you’ll learn how to fix Docker Desktop's Unexpected WSL error and the issue where Docker cannot detect a hypervisor or Hyper-V is not enabled. Whether you're a developer, IT admin, or just setting up Docker, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you to resolve common startup errors on Windows 11 or 10.
🚀 Related Issues Covered:
"Docker Desktop Unexpected WSL error"
"Docker desktop is unable to detect a hypervisor"
"Docker desktop - Hyper-v not enabled"
WSL 2 backend errors
Docker not starting in Windows 11 / 10
Hyper-V not working or disabled
How to enable Hyper-V manually
Docker failed to initialize
🧩 Solution Command Used:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto
✅ Works for:
Docker Desktop not detecting WSL
Missing virtualization support
Hyper-V disabled after Windows update
Enabling virtualization manually
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