Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_80161509 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. How to manually install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 8.076.0212.2020 dated 2020-02-12.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control (UAC) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
File size of the driver: 714927 bytes (698.17 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.9 stars by 43161 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. How to install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver using DriverMax

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup 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 using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down 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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