Docker Desktop on Mac is a Mac-native application, and it also installed a variety of add-ons on your system, including VirtualBox for Mac. That's the reason it's hardly get fully removed without the help of professional Mac App Uninstaller software (How To Completely Uninstall Programs on Mac). The DDE installer includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, and Docker Compose. Double-click the.pkg file to begin the installation and follow the on-screen instructions. When the installation is complete, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock and then Docker to start Docker Desktop.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutesThis page contains information about the system requirements and specific instructions that help you install Docker Desktop Enterprise (DDE) on Mac. If you are using the Community version of Docker Desktop, you must uninstall Docker Desktop Community in order to install DDE.
Note: By downloading DDE, you agree to the terms of the Docker Software End User License Agreement and the Docker Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
System requirements
Mac hardware must be a 2010 or newer model, with Intel’s hardware support for memory management unit (MMU) virtualization, including Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode. You can check to see if your machine has this support by running the following command in a terminal:
sysctl kern.hv_supportmacOS must be version 10.13 or newer. We recommend upgrading to the latest version of macOS.
If you experience any issues after upgrading your macOS to version 10.15, you must install the latest version of Docker Desktop to be compatible with this version of macOS.
At least 4GB of RAM
VirtualBox prior to version 4.3.30 must NOT be installed (it is incompatible with Docker for Mac). If you have a newer version of VirtualBox installed, it’s fine.
Note: Docker supports Docker Desktop Enterprise on the most recent versions of macOS. That is, the current release of macOS and the previous two releases. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Docker will stop supporting the oldest version and support the newest version of macOS (in addition to the previous two releases).
Installation
The DDE installer includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, and Docker Compose.
Double-click the .pkg file to begin the installation and follow the on-screen instructions. When the installation is complete, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock and then Docker to start Docker Desktop.
Mac administrators can use the command line option $ sudo installer -pkg Docker.pkg -target / for fine tuning and mass installation. After running this command, you can start Docker Desktop from the Applications folder on each machine.
Administrators can configure additional settings by modifying the administrator configuration file. For more information, see Configure Desktop Enterprise for Mac.
License file
Install the Docker Desktop Enterprise license file at the following location:
/Library/Group Containers/group.com.docker/docker_subscription.lic
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You must create the path if it doesn’t already exist. If the license file is missing, you will be asked to provide it when you try to run Docker Desktop Enterprise. Contact your system administrator to obtain the license file.
Firewall exceptions
Docker Desktop Enterprise requires the following firewall exceptions. If you do not have firewall access, or are unsure about how to set firewall exceptions, contact your system administrator.
The process
com.docker.vpnkitproxies all outgoing container TCP and UDP traffic. This includes Docker image downloading but not DNS resolution, which is performed over a Unix domain socket connected to themDNSRespondersystem service.The process
com.docker.vpnkitbinds external ports on behalf of containers. For example,docker run -p 80:80 nginxbinds port 80 on all interfaces.If using Kubernetes, the API server is exposed with TLS on
127.0.0.1:6443bycom.docker.vpnkit.
Version packs
Docker Desktop Enterprise is bundled with default version pack Enterprise 3.0 (Docker Engine 19.03 / Kubernetes 1.14). System administrators can install version packs using a command line tool to use a different version of the Docker Engine and Kubernetes for development work:
For information on using the CLI tool for version pack installation, see Command line installation.
Note: It is not possible to install the version packs using the Docker Desktop user interface or by double-clicking the .ddvp file.
Available version packs are listed within the Version Selection option in the Docker Desktop menu. If more than one version pack is installed, you can select the corresponding entry to work with a different version pack. After you select a different version pack, Docker Desktop restarts and the selected Docker Engine and Kubernetes versions are used.
If more than one version pack is installed, you can select the corresponding entry to work with a different version pack. After you select a different version pack, Docker Desktop restarts and the selected Docker Engine and Kubernetes versions are used.
Command line installation
System administrators can use a command line executable to install and uninstall Docker Desktop Enterprise and version packs.
When you install Docker Desktop Enterprise, the command line tool is installed at the following location:
[ApplicationPath]/Contents/Resources/bin/dockerdesktop-admin
Note: Command line installation is supported for administrators only. You must have sudo access privilege to run the CLI commands.
Version-pack install
Run the following command to install or upgrade a version pack to the version contained in the specified .ddvp archive:
Note: You must stop Docker Desktop before installing a version pack.
Version-pack uninstall
Run the following command to uninstall the specified version pack:
Note: You must stop Docker Desktop before uninstalling a version pack.
Application uninstall
Run the following command to uninstall the application:
The sudo command uninstalls files such as version packs that are installed by an administrator, but are not accessible by users.
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. Docker 1.6.7 is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling Docker 1.6.7 may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
Download Mac App RemoverWhen installed, Docker 1.6.7 creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete Docker 1.6.7 from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall Docker 1.6.7 in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling Docker 1.6.7.
Manually uninstall Docker 1.6.7 step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of Docker 1.6.7 from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate Docker 1.6.7 process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling Docker 1.6.7, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If Docker 1.6.7 is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select Docker 1.6.7 in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with Docker 1.6.7 in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete Docker 1.6.7 application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for Docker 1.6.7 application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the Docker 1.6.7 icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Download Mac App Remover3. Remove all components related to Docker 1.6.7 in Finder
Though Docker 1.6.7 has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of Docker 1.6.7, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of Docker 1.6.7 can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for Docker 1.6.7. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove Docker 1.6.7
If you are determined to delete Docker 1.6.7 permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
Download Mac App RemoverTips for the app with default uninstall utility:
You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall Docker 1.6.7 with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove Docker 1.6.7 and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling Docker 1.6.7, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to Docker 1.6.7, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish Docker 1.6.7 uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let’s see how it works to complete Docker 1.6.7 removal task.
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1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select Docker 1.6.7 appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review Docker 1.6.7 files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm Docker 1.6.7 removal.
The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with Docker 1.6.7 has been successfully removed from your Mac!
Benefits of using MacRemover:
MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of Docker 1.6.7 and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling Docker 1.6.7 from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don’t need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you’re welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!
This article provides you two methods (both manually and automatically) to properly and quickly uninstall Docker 1.6.7, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. If you confront any difficulty in uninstalling any unwanted application/software, don’t hesitate to apply this automatic tool and resolve your troubles.
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