No. Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1 is legitimate system software.
However, malware authors sometimes hide malicious files under similar names. To be safe:
The installer also adds entries in the Windows Registry under: Vulkan Runtime Libraries 1.0.39.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Khronos\Vulkan
These entries point to the installation directory and help applications locate the correct runtime.
You might not recall installing it manually, and that’s normal. Here are the most common sources: These entries point to the installation directory and
Vulkan is a low-overhead, cross-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for high-performance 3D graphics. Think of it as a modern, more efficient successor to OpenGL and a direct competitor to Microsoft’s DirectX 12.
The "Runtime Libraries" are the core files your computer needs to understand and execute commands written for Vulkan. You might not recall installing it manually, and
Specifically regarding version 1.0.39.1: This is an older version of the runtime (released roughly in 2016-2017). If you see this in your "Installed Programs" list, it usually means you installed a video game or updated your graphics drivers around that time, and that specific program installed this specific version of the library.
Version 1.0.39.1 is relatively lightweight, typically occupying between 150 MB and 250 MB, depending on included debug symbols and validation layers. This is modest compared to modern Vulkan runtimes, which have grown to include more validation layers and tools.
If you prefer to modernize your system, follow these steps: