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[docs-scanner] Inconsistent backend process naming across platforms #24210

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File: content/manuals/desktop/features/networking/networking-how-tos.md

Issue

The documentation incorrectly states that both Mac and Windows use the same process name:

All inbound connections pass through the Docker Desktop backend process (com.docker.backend (Mac), com.docker.backend (Windows), or qemu (Linux)

This is incorrect. According to the backend components table in _index.md, Windows uses com.docker.backend.exe (with the .exe extension), while Mac uses com.docker.backend (without the extension).

The correct process names are:

  • Windows: com.docker.backend.exe
  • Mac: com.docker.backend
  • Linux: qemu

This inconsistency could confuse users trying to configure firewalls or troubleshoot networking issues, as they need the correct process name for their platform.

Suggested fix

Change the text to:

All inbound connections pass through the Docker Desktop backend process (`com.docker.backend.exe` (Windows), `com.docker.backend` (Mac), or `qemu` (Linux))

This matches the naming convention used elsewhere in the networking documentation.


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