Issue Summary: Docker Desktop is stuck on “Starting Docker Engine…”, and later fails with a message saying “Virtual Machine Platform not enabled”. What I’ve tried: Ran: Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform -All WMI repository checked (winmgmt /salvagereposito…

Docker Fails to Start - Virtual Machine Platform Not Enabled (Diagnostics ID: DAAE67F2...)

system (system) Closed July 12, 2025, 6:28pm 3

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