Vulkan Run Time — Libraries 10391 New [better]
| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | | Almost certainly no if the file is in C:\Windows\System32 or signed by Microsoft / GPU vendor. Scan it via VirusTotal if uncertain. | | Can I delete it? | Not recommended . Many modern games (Doom Eternal, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, emulators like Yuzu/RPCS3) require Vulkan. Deleting it will break them. | | Why multiple copies? | Apps can bundle their own loader in the game folder. The system one in System32 is the primary. |
Think of Vulkan as a bridge between your computer’s operating system, your video games, and your graphics hardware. Version 1.0.39.1 is simply a specific build number of this software that was widely distributed during a major wave of graphics driver updates. Why is it Installed on Your PC? vulkan run time libraries 10391 new
Furthermore, keeping it installed takes up negligible disk space (usually less than a few megabytes) and consumes zero background system resources when games are not running. There is no performance or storage benefit to removing it. How to Fix Vulkan Errors or Reinstall Missing Files | Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | |
If you encounter errors related to Vulkan Run Time Libraries, follow these steps: | Not recommended