Sounds like a Vulkan loader/driver mismatch. Quick steps to fix:
For specific applications, trying to run the application in compatibility mode or as an administrator might resolve the issue. Sounds like a Vulkan loader/driver mismatch
If updating drivers doesn't work, you may need to manually update the Vulkan loader files. Run Windows Update (Settings > Windows Update >
| Symptom | Root Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Error on game/emulator launch | Program requires Vulkan 1.1+ | Update GPU driver | | Error even after driver update | Corrupt system vulkan-1.dll | Install Vulkan Runtime | | Error only in one app | App bundles old vulkan-1.dll | Rename local DLL | | Error on laptop | Integrated GPU used instead of discrete | Force high-performance GPU | Run the installer to refresh the global vulkan-1
sfc /scannowRun the installer to refresh the global vulkan-1.dll in your System32 folder. 6. A Note on Older Hardware
Once fixed, you can prevent this error from returning by following these best practices:
vulkan-1.dll file, but that file is outdated or corrupted and lacks the newer function.