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

Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_18741019; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller - install the driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 10.031.0828.2018 dated 2018-08-28.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be quite 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 PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by Realtek.
File size of the driver: 620424 bytes (605.88 KB)
Driver rating 4.1 stars out of 21843 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• 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 most important 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, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you find 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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