If you are certain you no longer need Vulkan, perhaps because you don't play games or use any 3D applications, you can uninstall it. However, it's generally recommended to keep it installed to avoid potential issues with future applications. If you still wish to proceed, here's how:
| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | ✅ Improves performance in Vulkan-native games (e.g., Doom 2016, Strange Brigade) | ❌ – 1.0.65.1 lacks major optimizations & features from later versions | | ✅ Reduces CPU overhead compared to older graphics APIs | ❌ Not compatible with newer Vulkan-only titles (e.g., Red Dead Redemption 2 needs 1.1+) | | ✅ Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, Android) | ❌ Can cause confusion – users see it in “Add/Remove Programs” and mistake it for bloatware | | ✅ Safe – it’s not malware, despite some antivirus false positives in the past | ❌ Manual download risks – unofficial sites may bundle adware with the installer | vulkan run time libraries 1.0 65.1 download