Error response from daemon: failed to create task for container: failed to create shim task: OCI runtime create failed:

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There could be several reasons for this error message. Here are a few possible causes and solutions:

  1. Incorrect Docker version: Make sure you are using a compatible Docker version for your operating system. Check the Docker documentation for the recommended version.

  2. Insufficient system resources: The error message could be due to lack of system resources such as CPU, memory, or disk space. Ensure that your system has enough resources to run Docker.

  3. Docker daemon not running: Check if the Docker daemon is running. You can start it using the appropriate command for your operating system (service docker start, systemctl start docker, etc.).

  4. Corrupted Docker installation: If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall Docker. Uninstall Docker completely, remove any related files, and then reinstall it again.

If none of these solutions work, it may be helpful to provide more information about your specific setup and the steps leading to the error for further troubleshooting.