Download and install Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller 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_0461A0A0; this string has to match your hardware.

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 location below. This download link is for the driver version 7.142.0811.2021 released on 2021-08-11.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is started 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 installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation 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 fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.3 stars out of 80603 votes.

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 the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you find the Realtek Realtek PCI GbE Family Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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