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

Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters device. This driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8169&SUBSYS_C0081631.

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

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 7.130.0212.2020 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 started then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by Realtek.
Download size of the driver: 782353 bytes (764.02 KB)
Driver rating 4.5 stars out of 33859 votes.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• 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 use 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 the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~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 driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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