Select your game from the dropdown list (or click to find its .exe file).
Every Windows computer comes with a basic Vulkan installer, but it is often not the latest version. The application needs a newer runtime to access the modern functions it requires.
Open GeForce Experience and check for updates, or download the latest "Game Ready Driver" from NVIDIA’s website.
Your current GPU driver does not support the specific version of Vulkan the game requires.
Followed by a reference to either vulkan-1.dll , nvoglv64.dll , or the executable file itself. Select your game from the dropdown list (or
Update via the Intel Driver & Support Assistant. 2. Perform a Clean Installation with DDU Sometimes, old driver fragments interfere with new ones. Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) . Boot your PC into Safe Mode . Run DDU to wipe all existing graphics drivers.
I just installed this game/application, but it won’t even start. Every time I try to launch it, I get a popup error:
This error occurs when an application calls a specific function ( vkGetPhysicalDeviceFeatures2 ) from the Vulkan graphics library, but the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file responsible for executing it cannot find that entry point. The primary culprits are:
Wait for the process to complete and download any missing data. On Epic Games Launcher: Open the Epic Games Launcher and go to your . Click the three dots (...) next to the game title. Click Manage , then click Verify . 5. Run Windows Update Open GeForce Experience and check for updates, or
Some emulators or older games bundle their own vulkan-1.dll inside their installation folder. If that bundled DLL is ancient, it will cause this error regardless of your system drivers.
Here’s a comprehensive write-up explaining the error, its causes, and step-by-step solutions. You can use this for a knowledge base, support ticket, or internal documentation.
Your current GPU driver does not support the version of Vulkan required by the game.
Open Settings -> System -> Display -> Graphics . Click Browse to find your game's .exe file. Once added, click Options , select High Performance , and click Save . 4. Remove Rogue Vulkan DLLs from the Game Directory Update via the Intel Driver & Support Assistant
This error typically appears on Windows 10 or Windows 11 systems, often when launching modern games (like Red Dead Redemption 2 , Cyberpunk 2077 , or Forza Horizon 5 ) or professional 3D software (like Blender or AutoCAD).
To resolve the error, the following steps should be taken in order.
| Scenario | Description | Typical User | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Your graphics driver was installed 6+ months ago and does not include the latest Vulkan runtime. | Casual gamers, office PCs. | | 2. Corrupted Vulkan Runtime | A recent Windows update or software uninstallation broke the Vulkan installation. | Frequent software installers/uninstallers. | | 3. Missing Vulkan RT in Game Folder | Some older or pirated games bundle an ancient vulkan-1.dll in their installation folder, overriding the system version. | Users of repacked or legacy games. | | 4. Modded Games | Graphics mods (like ReShade, ENB Series) sometimes inject older Vulkan layers. | Enthusiast modders. | | 5. Windows N or LTSC Editions | Certain Windows editions lack media features or Vulkan support by default. | Enterprise or minimal-install users. |