Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.39.1

The short answer: No.

The long answer: If you uninstall this library, any game or application that relies on Vulkan will fail to launch or crash immediately. It takes up a negligible amount of space (usually less than 5MB), so there is no benefit to removing it to save disk space.

Exception: If you have upgraded to a much newer version of Vulkan but the old version 1.0.39.1 is stubbornly still listed in your installed programs list (and you are experiencing graphics glitches), you could uninstall it and then repair your current graphics driver installation to force a clean, newer version of Vulkan to take over. However, for most users, simply ignoring it is the best course of action.

Absolutely not. This is a legitimate, signed system component from The Khronos Group Inc. However, malware sometimes uses similar sounding names to hide. To verify your copy is genuine:

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    • Spoiler: For millions of users, this file is 100% safe.

    Yes. Windows can handle side-by-side versions. However, the latest installed runtime typically registers itself as the default loader.

    It is not malware. It is a legitimate Khronos Group component. vulkan run time libraries 1.0.39.1

    However, it is critically outdated. Vulkan 1.0 is no longer used by modern games or applications. If you try to run a new game like Cyberpunk 2077 or Starfield, they will look for a much newer Vulkan Runtime (1.2+). They will simply ignore the 1.0.39.1 folder.

    But here is the catch: Having an old runtime can cause conflict messages in certain diagnostic tools (like vulkaninfo), and it unnecessarily clutters your system.

    If you want, I can:

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    Final verdict:

    | If you... | Action | |-----------|--------| | Play no games, use no 3D apps | Safe to uninstall | | Play older games (2016–2019) | Keep it, or update GPU drivers | | Play new AAA games (2023+) | Useless – your driver already has newer Vulkan | | Have limited storage | It’s small (~50-100 MB), no need to remove | | See errors or crashes | Update, don’t just uninstall |

    To uninstall: Control Panel → Uninstall a program → Find "Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.39.1" → Uninstall.

    After uninstalling, consider downloading the latest Vulkan runtime from your GPU manufacturer. Check Installer Location: