Hi all,
If Faster Docker Volumes isn’t staying enabled, then Local’s Faster Docker Volumes server may be getting blocked by the built-in Windows Firewall or a third-party firewall such as Zone Alarm, Kaspersky, etc.
When you first enable Faster Docker Volumes on Windows, you will see a confirmation like the one below. In order for Faster Docker Volumes to work, Local-Flywheel-WinNFSd.exe has to be approved so it can communicate with the virtual machine. In case you don’t approve it there, you can still approve it after the fact.
Approving Local-Flywheel-WinNFSd.exe in the Windows Firewall After the Fact
- Open the Windows Start menu and type in “Firewall”. You should see an option that says “Allow an app through Windows Firewall”
- Once the window opens, scroll down to
local-flywheel-winnfsd.exe - Check the checkmarks beside the arrows in the screenshot below. You may need to click the “Change Settings” button
- Once the checkboxes are checked, it should look something like this:
- Press OK
- Go back to Local and re-enable Faster Docker Volumes
If the issue persists after going through these steps, be sure that you don’t have a third-party also blocking Local-Flywheel-WinNFSd.exe.