Vulkan validation layer error

What is VULKAN-VALIDATION-ERROR?

Vulkan validation layer error ranks as a low-severity Windows operating system issue in our database. Vulkan validation layers report API usage errors. Usually only visible to developers but can cause crashes in debug builds. It's most often caused by wrong synchronization primitives and unsupported extension called. Follow the steps below to fix it.

Common Causes

• Application misusing Vulkan API
• Wrong synchronization primitives
• Unsupported extension called

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Update the game or application

  If earlier steps didn't help, "Update the game or application" directly addresses application misusing Vulkan API.

• 2
  Disable Vulkan validation layers in Nvidia/AMD settings if accidentally enabled

  "Disable Vulkan validation layers in Nvidia/AMD settings if accidentally enabled" targets application misusing Vulkan API, one of the documented causes of VULKAN-VALIDATION-ERROR.

• 3
  Update GPU driver

  Try "Update GPU driver" next if the issue persists — it addresses a secondary cause.

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Frequently Asked Questions