"Enable the experimental WSL 2 based engine" not selectable

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I'm following these instructions to run my Docker Daemon on WSL 2 on Windows 10:

https://medium.com/@callback.insanity/upgrading-to-wsl-2-9883688fcfa5

But, when I try to Enable the experimental WSL 2 based engine, I cannot select the checkbox, as seen here:

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I am running Windows 10 build 1909

The message here reads:

(requires Win 10 build 19018+)

I am not on the fast track or Insider Preview program (and I don't want to be), but it is not clear to me at all if my build satisfies this requirement. I am running WSL 2 (and yes, it's pretty nice, aside from the fact that it doesn't seem to be working with Docker as I'd prefer).

Is the problem I'm facing that my Windows build version is too low, or is there something else I should try?

Update: As pointed out in comments below, the version number of my Windows is different than the build number. I checked the build number by going into system information and seeing the my build number is 18362.

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2 Answers

1909 is a lower number than 19018. Also, I think you have to be in the Insider Preview program at the moment to enable that option.

https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/wsl-tech-preview/

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I'm in the same boat as you; I'm dying to use it as well, but don't want to join the Insider program, so I'm just trying to be patient, and wait it out.

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