Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Realtek PCIE CardReader is a MTD device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek Semiconduct Corp.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_5229&SUBSYS_500017AA.

1. How to manually install Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 6.1.7601.29004 dated 2011-09-19.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running 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 computer and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed.
File size of the driver: 2197236 bytes (2.10 MB)
This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 16994 votes.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• 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 Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver

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 easy 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 analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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