The Windows SDK released September 9, 2021 (1.2.189.2) was repackaged in a new, modular format using the Qt Installer framework. The previous SDKs were packaged using the NSIS
(Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) framework. This paper describes what motivated the repackaging of the Windows SDK and shares the benefits to the user.
New LunarG White Paper: The Repackaged Windows Vulkan SDK
