If you’ve recently looked through your "Programs and Features" list in Windows or noticed a new entry in your "Apps" settings, you might have stumbled upon .

However, because it often appears without a traditional installation wizard, many antivirus programs or cautious users mistake it for "junkware." If you see it in your program list, it is a sign that your graphics drivers are up to date. Should You Uninstall It?

If you uninstall Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.33.0, you may experience the following issues:

Version 1.0.33.0 is a specific release of the "runtime" components—the files needed for your computer to run games and applications built using the Vulkan standard. How Did It Get on Your Computer?