Vulkan Runtime

The loader cannot talk to the hardware directly. It relies on ICDs provided by hardware vendors (e.g., nvoglv64.dll for NVIDIA or amdvlk64.dll for AMD).

Common issues regarding the Vulkan Runtime usually stem from mismatches between the Loader and the Driver: vulkan runtime

For many users, this raises a few questions: What is it? Did I install it? Is it a virus? And can I delete it to free up space? The loader cannot talk to the hardware directly

Let’s break it down.