is an obsolete, safe, and small graphics API runtime from 2016. It is no longer required on any up-to-date Windows system because modern GPU drivers include far newer Vulkan versions. Uninstalling it leaves full Vulkan support intact (via the driver’s own runtime). Its presence indicates an older software installer or driver component that can be cleaned up.
If you play modern PC games or use 3D software, yes. Without it, Vulkan-based games won’t launch or will fall back to slower graphics APIs. The libraries take very little space (tens of MB) and run only when called by an app. vulkan run time libraries 1.0.39.1
After updating, you can uninstall the standalone 1.0.39.1 entry – the newer version will handle all Vulkan calls. is an obsolete, safe, and small graphics API