Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller how to download and install the driver

Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_173C1462 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 8.073.0701.2019 released on 2019-07-01.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 724610 bytes (707.63 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.4 stars by 56213 users.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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