Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1 May 2026

For those interested in the technical specifics of version 1.0.39.1:

This version was released around December 2016. It predates many major Vulkan extensions like: Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1

Thus, while stable, it should not be relied upon for modern games. For those interested in the technical specifics of

The installer also adds entries in the Windows Registry under: This version was released around December 2016

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Khronos\Vulkan

These entries point to the installation directory and help applications locate the correct runtime.

After updating, you can safely uninstall version 1.0.39.1 from Control Panel. No reboot is typically required.