Change Docker machine location - Windows

Question

I am using docker toolbox on Windows 7 to run docker. (docker version 1.9.1)

As it turns out, the docker machine creates its VM at C:\\Users\\username\\.docker\\mach

Answer 1

I have had a bit of trouble with any of the solutions above but this is what worked for me:

• define the MACHINE_STORAGE_PATH environment variable to point to your desired directory/folder.
• Install docker-toolbox as normal, if this works for you then fine, but for me it was still installing inside .docker directory.
• To fix this I have then stopped and removed the default machine that was created along with .docker folder from the Users directory.
• Edited the start.sh script and added the line at the top:

e.g.

export MACHINE_STORAGE_PATH=D:\\Docker

• Run the Docker Quickstart Terminal Shortcut, which rebuilt the default machine inside the desired folder