Vulkan Run Time Libraries - that is behind it

Since the beginning of 2016, the term "Vulkan Run Time Libraries" has appeared on numerous computers. We will show you what it is and whether you need the data at all.

Vulkan Run Time Libraries: what is it?

Vulkan is a programming interface, or API for short.

• Such an interface ensures that hardware and software, such as graphics cards and computer games, can communicate with each other.
• Among other things, the well-known API DirectX is used in Windows. OpenGL was always in competition with DirectX, which is now being replaced by Vulkan.
• Vulkan runs on Windows, Linux and Android and is said to be much more efficient than its predecessor.

Vulkan Run Time Libraries found on Windows

The Vulkan Run Time Libraries are an essential part of Vulkan. Vulkan is the name of the new programming interface from Nvidia.

• In addition to the Vulkan Run Time Libraries, other new names appear. Among other things, the users wonder about the names VulkanRT, Vulkan API and VulkanInfo32.
• The Vulkan Run Time Libraries are not a virus or other malware. The data is part of the Nvidia software and is used to operate your graphics card.
• The files are usually located in the "Programs (x86)" folder. You should stay there too. If you remove the files, there may be problems with the graphics card.
• With each update of the Nvidia graphics card drivers, the Vulkan Run Time Libraries is reinstalled. If you have already irrevocably deleted one of the files, you can restore the files with an update.

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