Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1 Jun 2026

: It typically self-installs during a driver update to ensure your system is ready for the latest games.

Check for VK_LOADER_DEBUG environment variables. Remove any validation layers from C:\Program Files (x86)\VulkanRT\1.0.39.1\Config . Or simply update to a newer runtime. Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1

The truth was far less sinister. Vulkan wasn't a spy; it was a high-performance engine. Created by the Khronos Group : It typically self-installs during a driver update

Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1 is a specific version of the Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1